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Easy Red White Blue Berry Trifle Recipe with Angel Food Cake for Perfect Patriotic Dessert

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of fluffy angel food cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute parties.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for sweetening whipped cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Pat all berries dry with paper towels to avoid watery layers.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour 2 cups of heavy cream. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
  3. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  4. Start with a layer of angel food cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle bowl (about one-third of the cake). Spread half of the whipped cream evenly over the cake layer. Add half of the strawberries and blueberries.
  5. Add another layer of the remaining cake cubes, followed by the rest of the whipped cream and berries. Gently press down to even out the layers without squishing the cake.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to let the flavors meld and the cake soak up the berry juices.
  7. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves on top for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream; soft peaks are ideal. Pat berries dry to avoid soggy layers. Use fresh angel food cake for best texture. Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld. For dairy-free, substitute coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free angel food or sponge cake.

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Keywords: patriotic dessert, trifle, angel food cake, berries, easy dessert, Fourth of July dessert, summer dessert

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