Description
Treat yourself to a delightful Berry Trifle, a refreshing dessert that beautifully showcases layers of light angel food cake, creamy filling, and an assortment of vibrant berries. This easy-to-make trifle is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or family dinners. With its impressive presentation and customizable fruit options, it’s sure to become a crowd favorite. The combination of zesty lemon syrup and rich whipped cream creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13 to 16 oz) store-bought angel food cake
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, (well chilled)
- 12 oz. cream cheese, (slightly softened)
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz. fresh strawberries, (hulled and sliced)
- 18 oz. fresh blueberries
- 6 oz fresh raspberries, (optional)
- Mint leaves, (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the angel food cake into 3/4-inch thick slices.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey until well blended. Brush this mixture over both sides of each angel food cake slice.
- Cut the brushed angel food cake slices into 3/4-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream on medium speed until slightly thickened. Then increase speed to high and whip until very stiff peaks form.
- In another large mixing bowl (no need to clean beaters), whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on low speed until blended. Increase speed to high and whip until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold gently with a spatula until evenly combined.
- Layer half of the angel food cake pieces into an even layer at the bottom of a trifle dish. Set aside 3/4 cup blueberries, then sprinkle half of the remaining blueberries over this layer.
- Top with half of the whipped cream mixture spread evenly. Then layer half of the strawberries over it. Repeat this process once more with remaining angel food cake pieces, blueberries, whipped cream mixture, and strawberries.
- Finish by adding remaining blueberries and raspberries on top in center if using. Optionally decorate with mint leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg