Description
There’s something undeniably festive about a dessert layered with vibrant berries, fluffy cream, and tender cake. Red White and Blueberry Trifle is one of those show-stopping treats that instantly becomes the centerpiece of any summer gathering. With its beautiful layers of red strawberries, white cream cheese filling, and juicy blueberries, this dessert celebrates the flavors and colors of the season in the most delicious way possible.
Ingredients
- Beautiful presentation with vibrant layers.
- Great make-ahead dessert.
- Features fresh seasonal berries.
- Rich, creamy cheesecake-inspired filling.
- Ideal for feeding a crowd.
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
- Step 2: Whip the Cream In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and
fluffy. - Step 3: Prepare the Fruit Wash and dry the strawberries and blueberries. Slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 4: Create the First Layer Place a layer of pound cake cubes in the bottom of a large trifle dish or clear
glass bowl. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. Add a layer of strawberries and blueberries. - Step 5: Repeat the Layers Continue layering cake, cream mixture, and berries until all ingredients are
used. Finish with a generous layer of cream mixture on top. - Step 6: Decorate Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top in a decorative pattern. The colorful berry topping makes the Red White and Blueberry Trifle especially
eye-catching. - Step 7: Chill Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the cake to soften slightly.
Notes
The trifle can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance.
Pound cake provides a rich texture, but sponge cake also works well.
Fresh berries offer the best appearance and flavor.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 5g