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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy 5-Minute Summer Dessert

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, whipped cream, and buttery pound cake. Perfect for patriotic holidays and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 store-bought or homemade pound cake loaf, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons berry liqueur or fruit juice (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Slice the pound cake into 1-inch thick pieces, then cut those slices into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Rinse strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries. Drain berries thoroughly.
  3. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream, add sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in lemon zest into the whipped cream.
  5. Start layering in a large trifle bowl: pound cake cubes at the bottom, lightly drizzle with berry liqueur or fruit juice if using, then a layer of whipped cream, followed by a mix of berries. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with a thick whipped cream layer and decorative berries on top.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake soak up juices.
  7. Serve chilled using a large spoon to scoop portions into dessert glasses or bowls.

Notes

Use a dense pound cake that soaks up berry juices without falling apart. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for fluffier cream. If overwhipped, gently fold cream back together. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute coconut whipped cream and gluten-free pound cake. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Serve within 24 hours for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen for up to a month.

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