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Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of whipped cream, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and moist pound cake with a touch of lemon zest. Perfect for summer occasions and last-minute celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pound cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces about ¼ inch thick. Set aside.
  2. Cut the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place cubes in a medium bowl and gently toss with vanilla extract and lemon juice to lightly soak the cake.
  3. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Pour the heavy cream into the cold bowl, add powdered sugar and lemon zest. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  4. In a trifle bowl, layer 1/3 of the lemon-vanilla soaked pound cake cubes, followed by about 1/3 cup whipped cream, then a layer of strawberries, and a layer of blueberries. Repeat the layers twice more, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
  5. Cover the assembled trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours, to let flavors meld and cake absorb moisture.
  6. Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh berries and a few mint leaves.

Notes

Do not oversoak the cake to avoid sogginess. Whip cream to soft peaks only to prevent turning it into butter. Use fresh, ripe berries for best flavor. Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours for optimal texture and flavor melding. Homemade whipped cream is preferred over store-bought whipped topping for better texture and richness. If whipped cream softens after chilling, re-whip gently with a spatula before serving.

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