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Delicious Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Mascarpone Cream Dessert

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fluffy mascarpone cream, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional: ½ cup (75 g) raspberries
  • 1 store-bought pound cake or angel food cake (about 10 oz / 280 g), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional: drizzle of berry juice or liqueur (like Grand Marnier) to moisten cake cubes

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes beforehand.
  2. In the chilled bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. If cream is too stiff, gently fold in a splash of milk to loosen.
  4. Rinse strawberries and blueberries well. Hull and slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces. If using raspberries, gently pat dry.
  5. Cut pound or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Optionally sprinkle with a tablespoon or two of berry juice or liqueur to add moisture and flavor.
  6. In a glass bowl, layer cake cubes to cover the bottom.
  7. Spoon a generous layer of mascarpone cream over the cake, smoothing gently.
  8. Add a layer of mixed berries on top, keeping textures distinct.
  9. Repeat layering once more or until you reach the top, finishing with a berry layer.
  10. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping mascarpone cream to achieve better texture. Avoid over-soaking cake cubes to prevent sogginess. Prepare mascarpone cream a day ahead and whip again briefly before assembling to refresh texture. For vegan version, use coconut cream and dairy-free mascarpone alternative. Gluten-free cake or ladyfingers can be used to keep it gluten-free.

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