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Easy Creamy Red White Blueberry Trifle with Cream Cheese

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A quick and impressive summer dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, cream cheese mixture, and cake cubes, perfect for patriotic celebrations and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained if frozen)
  • 1 cup (150 g) raspberries or cherries (optional)
  • 1 package (about 8 oz / 225 g) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, additional berries, light dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture (10 minutes): In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Whip the Heavy Cream (5 minutes): In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes on medium-high speed. Be careful not to overbeat.
  3. Fold the Cream into Cream Cheese (2 minutes): Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula using slow, sweeping motions to keep it airy and light.
  4. Assemble the Trifle (5-7 minutes): Place a layer of cake cubes evenly at the bottom of your bowl (about one-third of the total). Add a generous layer of the cream mixture, smoothing it out. Sprinkle a mix of sliced strawberries and blueberries on top. Repeat these layers twice more, finishing with a berry topping.
  5. Chill Before Serving (at least 2 hours): Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let flavors meld and cream set. If pressed for time, 30 minutes helps; overnight is ideal.

Notes

Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing for smooth texture. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airiness. Assemble and chill promptly to avoid soggy cake. Use fresh berries or thaw and drain frozen berries well. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour pound cake or gluten-free angel food cake. For dairy-free or vegan, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: trifle, cream cheese dessert, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, berry trifle, easy dessert, no bake dessert

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