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Easy Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe with Homemade Vanilla Cream

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, pound cake, and homemade vanilla cream, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6–8 slices pound cake or sponge cake (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: 4 oz cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Macerate the berries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries (if using), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Gently toss and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the cake base: Slice pound cake or sponge cake into 1-inch cubes or thick slices. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the cake pieces and set aside.
  3. Make the vanilla cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. In the cold bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). For thicker cream, fold in softened cream cheese gently until smooth.
  4. Assemble the trifle: Layer one-third of the cake pieces at the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon a generous layer of macerated berries and juices over the cake. Follow with a thick layer of vanilla cream, smoothing with a spatula. Repeat layers two more times, ending with a final cream layer on top.
  5. Chill and serve: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Garnish with extra fresh berries and a mint sprig before serving.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not overwhip cream to avoid graininess. Use a serrated knife to cut cake to keep cubes neat. Macerate berries for at least 15-20 minutes to bring out juices. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake alternatives.

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