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Creamy Star-Spangled Berry Trifle with Light Cream Cheese Mousse

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A light and airy cream cheese mousse layered with fresh berries and cake, perfect for summer parties and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: 1 tbsp granulated sugar to macerate berries
  • 1 store-bought pound cake or angel food cake (about 10 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional: 1/2 cup berry juice or simple syrup to soak cake cubes

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and continue mixing until combined.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the airiness.
  4. If desired, sprinkle the berries with granulated sugar and let them macerate for 15-20 minutes. Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes and optionally soak briefly in berry juice or simple syrup.
  5. Assemble the trifle by layering cake cubes, mousse, and mixed berries in a trifle bowl. Repeat layers and finish with a berry layer. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for smooth mixing. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mousse airy. Assemble trifle close to serving time but chill at least 1 hour for best flavor melding. Macerate berries with sugar to enhance sweetness and juice.

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Keywords: berry trifle, cream cheese mousse, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert, light mousse, layered dessert, easy trifle

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