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Perfect Red White and Blue Strawberry Trifle Recipe with Easy Vanilla Cream Layers

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A festive and delicious layered dessert featuring fresh strawberries, fluffy vanilla cream, and moist cake layers, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cake or angel food cake (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons fruit liqueur or berry syrup for soaking
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries by tossing sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  2. Prepare the vanilla cream by combining cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. If using cream cheese, beat it smooth first before adding cream. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 10 minutes.
  3. Cut the pound cake or angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Optionally drizzle with fruit liqueur or berry syrup.
  4. Assemble the trifle in a 9×9-inch glass bowl by layering cake cubes evenly, then macerated strawberries with juice, a generous layer of vanilla cream, and a scatter of blueberries. Repeat layers until bowl is full, finishing with cream and garnished with extra strawberries and blueberries.
  5. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to absorb juices.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid over-whipping cream to prevent graininess. Macerate strawberries to enhance sweetness and juice. Use a serrated knife to cut cake cleanly. Assemble shortly before serving or the day before, adding cream layer last for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free powdered sugar. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake options.

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