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Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy 5 Layer Dessert

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A quick and easy patriotic layered dessert featuring cream cheese mousse, fresh berries, and cake cubes, perfect for summer celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 classic pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh raspberries
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, additional berries

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and no lumps remain.
  2. Add the cold heavy whipping cream to the cream cheese mixture. Using a mixer on medium-high speed, whip the mixture until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip.
  3. Rinse the berries and pat dry. Slice the strawberries and cut the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Optionally, toss berries with a teaspoon of sugar.
  4. Start layering a third of the cake cubes at the bottom of the trifle bowl. Add half the cream cheese mousse, spreading evenly. Follow with half the strawberries and blueberries.
  5. Repeat layers with another third of cake cubes, remaining mousse, and remaining berries. Finish with the last layer of cake cubes and a final dollop of mousse on top.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and mousse firm up.
  7. Before serving, garnish with extra fresh berries and mint leaves.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for smooth mousse. Use cold heavy cream for better whipping. Avoid overwhipping mousse to prevent graininess. For firmer mousse, add 1 tsp unflavored gelatin dissolved in warm water before whipping. Use fresh berries for best results; thaw and drain frozen berries well. The trifle can be made ahead and chilled overnight for best flavor.

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