Easy Layered Berry Trifle Delight
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring fresh berries, whipped cream, and moist cake cubes, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) store-bought pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (150g) fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for macerating berries)
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, grated dark chocolate or chocolate curls, additional berries for topping
Instructions
- Macerate the berries: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and granulated sugar. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to release their natural juices.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the cake layer: Cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Assemble the trifle: In your trifle bowl, start with a layer of cake cubes spread evenly on the bottom. Next, spoon a generous layer of macerated berries over the cake. Then, gently spread a thick layer of whipped cream on top. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of the bowl, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream.
- Garnish and chill: Decorate the top with fresh berries, mint leaves, and a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is better) to let flavors meld and layers set.
Notes
Keep the heavy cream and mixing bowl chilled for best whipping results. Avoid over-whipping cream to prevent turning it into butter. Macerate berries to release natural juices and add syrupy flavor. Chill the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream. Gluten-free cakes can be used for gluten-free adaptation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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