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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

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A simple, festive summer dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, whipped cream, and pound cake, perfect for celebrations and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raspberry or blueberry jam (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 10 minutes beforehand.
  2. Pour the cold heavy cream into the bowl, add sugar and vanilla extract, then whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.
  3. Rinse and dry the berries carefully. Slice the strawberries into thin slices, keep blueberries whole, and handle raspberries gently.
  4. Slice the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes, handling gently if very fresh and soft.
  5. Start layering in a trifle bowl: place a layer of pound cake cubes, spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the cake, then scatter a mix of berries evenly on top. Optionally, spoon a few dollops of jam over the berries.
  6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used or bowl is full, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream.
  7. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake soak up berry juices.
  8. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or a few whole berries.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not overbeat cream. Handle berries and cake gently to avoid squishing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. For dairy-free, use whipped coconut cream and gluten-free or vegan cake. Frozen berries should be thawed and drained before use. To keep cream fluffy, stir gently before serving if softened.

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