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Perfect Patriotic Red White & Blue Berry Trifle Delight

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A vibrant and easy-to-assemble layered trifle featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, whipped cream, and pound cake, perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons berry jam (strawberry or blueberry), warmed slightly (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour 2 cups of cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl.
  3. Add ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
  4. Cut pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Rinse berries gently and pat dry.
  5. In a trifle bowl, add a layer of pound cake cubes covering the bottom evenly (about 1.5 cups).
  6. Add a generous layer of sliced strawberries and raspberries (about 1 cup total) over the cake.
  7. Spread about 1 cup of whipped cream over the berries, smoothing gently with a spatula.
  8. Repeat layers: pound cake cubes, blueberries (about 1 cup), then whipped cream. Continue layering until ingredients are used or bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  9. Optional: Warm 2 tablespoons of berry jam in a small saucepan and drizzle over the top layer.
  10. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
  11. Just before serving, garnish with extra fresh berries or a sprig of mint.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Pat berries dry to avoid soggy layers. Do not overbeat whipped cream to prevent turning it into butter. Refrigerate trifle for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake; for dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cake. Flavors improve after resting.

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Keywords: berry trifle, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, summer dessert, easy trifle, layered dessert, whipped cream dessert

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