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Fresh Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Patriotic Dessert Idea

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A vibrant, naturally gluten-free trifle featuring layers of moist gluten-free cake, sweet whipped cream, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for patriotic occasions and easy to assemble in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • Gluten-free yellow cake mix or homemade gluten-free cake (about 9×13 inch equivalent)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk or dairy-free milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar or honey to macerate berries
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: a splash of almond or coconut extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely before assembling.
  5. Rinse strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Hull and slice strawberries.
  6. Optional: Toss berries with sugar or honey and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  7. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes if possible.
  8. Pour cold heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Optionally add almond or coconut extract.
  9. Cut cooled cake into 1-inch cubes.
  10. In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer cake cubes, whipped cream, and mixed berries. Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of berries.
  11. Gently press berries into the cream to prevent sliding.
  12. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use a moist gluten-free cake to avoid crumbling. Chill cream and bowl before whipping for best results. Do not overbeat whipped cream to prevent turning it into butter. Assemble close to serving time or chill for at least 2 hours to meld flavors. Drain excess berry juice if watery to avoid soggy trifle. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and milk with almond or oat milk.

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