Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
Ingredients:
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1 store-bought angel food cake or pound cake (cubed)
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1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
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1 pint fresh blueberries
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1½ cups heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese for a richer cream layer
Instructions:
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Make the whipped cream:
Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. (For a richer layer, blend in softened cream cheese before whipping.) -
Assemble the trifle:
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In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer in this order:
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Cubed cake
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Whipped cream
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Strawberries
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Blueberries
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Repeat layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with whipped cream and a flag pattern on top using the berries (optional but super festive!).
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Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips:
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Use mini cups or mason jars for individual servings.
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Add a splash of lemon zest to the cream for extra brightness.
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Can be made 1 day ahead—just keep it chilled!