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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

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A quick and festive no-bake trifle featuring layers of store-bought cake, fresh red, white, and blue berries, and lightly sweetened whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations and easy to assemble in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 store-bought pound cake or angel food cake (about 12 oz / 340 g), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes and transfer to your trifle bowl or serving dish.
  2. Rinse strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries. Pat all the berries dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, pour the chilled heavy cream. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). If using cream cheese, beat it separately until smooth, then fold it gently into the whipped cream.
  4. Start with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom. Spoon a generous layer of whipped cream over the cake, spreading it evenly. Next, add a layer of mixed berries—strawberries and blueberries, or all three. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of your bowl, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
  5. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, so the flavors meld and the cake softens slightly. Before serving, garnish the top with a few whole berries and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Use chilled cream for better whipping. Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and cake to soften. If whipped cream softens during assembly, refrigerate briefly to firm it up. Serve within 24 hours for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake.

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Keywords: no-bake, trifle, summer dessert, red white and blue, berries, easy dessert, patriotic dessert

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