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Fresh Red White Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Layered Dessert Idea

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring angel food or pound cake soaked in vanilla syrup, creamy cottage cheese and whipped cream layer, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for summer celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound angel food cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup vanilla syrup or store-bought simple syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese, small-curd and well-drained
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • Extra whole berries for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vanilla Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Cake: Cut the angel food or pound cake into 1-inch cubes, about 4 cups total. Place cubes in a large bowl and gently drizzle the cooled vanilla syrup over the top. Toss lightly to coat without soaking too much. Set aside.
  3. Make the Cream Layer: In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes). In a separate bowl, blend the cottage cheese and powdered sugar until smooth using the mixer or a food processor. Fold the whipped cream and vanilla extract gently into the cottage cheese mixture until combined.
  4. Prepare the Berries: Rinse strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries. Pat berries dry gently with paper towels.
  5. Assemble the Trifle: In your trifle bowl, start with a layer of the syrup-soaked cake cubes (about 1/3 of total). Spread a thick layer of the cream mixture (about 1/3 of total) over the cake. Add a generous layer of mixed berries. Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a top layer of cream and a scatter of whole berries and mint leaves.
  6. Chill: Cover the trifle loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Chill cream before whipping for best texture. Do not overwhip cream. Dry berries well to avoid watery trifle. Assemble up to 24 hours ahead but best within 2-4 hours. Use almond or coconut flour cake for gluten-free. Substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cottage cheese for dairy-free version. Can add lemon curd layer for tangy twist. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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