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Refreshing Red White and Blue Fruit Trifle with Angel Food Cake

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A light, airy, and festive summer dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for quick assembly and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel food cake, cubed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the whipped cream by combining heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a cold mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Pat berries dry with paper towels. Reserve ½ cup each of strawberries and blueberries for garnish.
  3. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  4. In a large trifle bowl, place a generous layer of angel food cake cubes about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
  5. Scatter half the sliced strawberries evenly over the cake layer.
  6. Add half the blueberries on top of the strawberries.
  7. Spoon about one-third of the whipped cream over the berries, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining angel food cake cubes, strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.
  9. Garnish the top with the reserved berries and fresh mint leaves.
  10. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use fresh or thawed frozen berries, pat dry to avoid soggy cake. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Chill trifle for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld. Can substitute gluten-free cake or dairy-free whipped cream for dietary needs. Add fresh berries just before serving if made ahead to keep colors bright.

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Keywords: fruit trifle, angel food cake, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, easy dessert, berry trifle, no bake dessert

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