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A stunning Fourth of July dessert featuring a Berry Trifle with layers of cake, cream, and fresh berries.

Fourth of July Berry Trifle

A festive and easy trifle with layers of berries, cream, and cake, perfect for your Fourth of July celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 box pound cake or angel food cake cubed
For the Berry Layers
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the Cream Layers
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold

Equipment

  • Large glass bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Begin layering the trifle in a large glass bowl. Start with a layer of cubed pound cake.
  4. Add a layer of the cream mixture over the cake.
  5. Scatter a layer of mixed berries over the cream.
  6. Repeat the layers: cake, cream, berries, until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cream topped with berries.
  7. Chill the trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

You can use store-bought pound cake or angel food cake for convenience. For an extra festive touch, you can add a few blueberries and sliced strawberries on top of the final cream layer to create a flag design.

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