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Easy Patriotic Red White Blue Berry Trifle Recipe for Summer Parties

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring angel food cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer parties and festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces angel food cake, cubed
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries, washed and drained
  • 2 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for macerating strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces.
  2. In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  4. In a chilled bowl, whip 2 cups of cold heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) until soft peaks form.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer angel food cake cubes evenly at the bottom.
  6. Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries with their juices over the cake.
  7. Add a layer of blueberries.
  8. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the berries.
  9. Repeat the layering process until the bowl is filled, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream.
  10. Garnish the top with whole strawberries and blueberries in a festive pattern.
  11. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

If whipped cream softens during layering, chill the bowl briefly to firm it up. Macerating strawberries with sugar and lemon juice enhances flavor and moisture. Use fresh, firm berries for best texture. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and vegan cake. Chill at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.

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