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Perfect Star-Spangled Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, macerated strawberries and blueberries, and lightly sweetened whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: additional berries for topping

Instructions

  1. Macerate the Berries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, and granulated sugar. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes until sugar dissolves and berries release juices.
  2. Prepare the Whipped Cream (5-7 minutes): Chill mixing bowl and beaters if possible. Pour cold heavy cream into bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Cube the Cake (2 minutes): Cut angel food or pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  4. Assemble the Trifle Cups (10 minutes): Spoon about 1/3 cup cake cubes into bottom of each cup. Add a spoonful of macerated berries with juice. Dollop about 2 tablespoons whipped cream. Repeat layers once more, finishing with whipped cream on top. Garnish with fresh berries and mint if desired.
  5. Chill Before Serving (at least 30 minutes): Refrigerate assembled cups to let flavors meld and cake soak berry juices.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not overwhip cream to avoid graininess. Macerate berries for at least 10 minutes to enhance sweetness and juiciness. Assemble just before serving or chill up to 24 hours to avoid soggy cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pound cake. For dairy-free, substitute coconut whipped cream.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle cups, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, berry dessert, whipped cream dessert

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