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Easy Patriotic Red White Blue Fruit Trifle Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Celebrations

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A simple, festive trifle featuring layers of fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and vanilla cake. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups vanilla pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • Optional: fresh raspberries or blackberries
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: toasted sliced almonds or granola for crunch

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Cut the vanilla pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
  2. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes before whipping for best results.
  3. Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into the bowl. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). For a richer texture, beat in 4 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Place a generous layer of cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle bowl (about 2 cups).
  5. Spread a layer of sliced strawberries over the cake layer (around 1 cup).
  6. Spoon or pipe about one-third of your whipped cream evenly over the strawberries, smoothing gently with a spatula.
  7. Add another layer of cake cubes (about 2 cups), then a layer of blueberries (1 cup), followed by another third of the whipped cream.
  8. Repeat one more time with the remaining cake, fruit (strawberries and blueberries combined), and whipped cream.
  9. Smooth the top layer of whipped cream with a spatula. Garnish with a few whole berries and fresh mint leaves if desired.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the cake soak up the cream.
  11. Serve chilled, scooping into individual bowls or straight from the trifle dish.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Use fresh, firm berries to avoid soggy layers. If cake feels dry, drizzle with milk or berry juice before layering. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut cream and use dairy-free cake. Assemble 2-4 hours ahead for best flavor and texture. Avoid over-whipping cream to prevent graininess.

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