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Easy Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Jars Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Dessert

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A quick and festive layered dessert featuring angel food cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel food cake, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the whipped cream: Pour 1 cup of chilled heavy whipping cream into a cold mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or balloon whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Stop before stiff peaks develop to keep it light and smooth.
  2. Cube the angel food cake into 1-inch pieces, keeping them uniform for even layering.
  3. Hull and slice the strawberries thinly if large, to layer well in the jars.
  4. Layer the trifle jars starting with about 1/4 cup of cake cubes at the bottom, followed by a spoonful of whipped cream, then a layer of sliced strawberries, and a layer of blueberries. Repeat layers until jars are nearly full, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  5. Garnish each jar with fresh mint leaves if desired. Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak berry juices.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Stop whipping cream at soft peaks to avoid graininess. Serve chilled and consume within 2 days for best texture. Substitute pound cake or gluten-free cake for variations. Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free version.

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