Delicious Berry Trifle That Will Elevate Your Dessert Game
This berry trifle features delightful layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy whipped mixture, and vibrant berries, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- electric hand mixer
- trifle dish
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 pack store-bought angel food cake
For the Lemon Mixture
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp honey
For the Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Berries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries optional
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup mint leaves optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the angel food cake into 3/4-inch thick slices.
- Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey in a small mixing bowl until well blended. Brush this zesty mixture over both sides of the angel food cake slices.
- Cube the angel food cake slices into 3/4-inch pieces and set aside.
- Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until slightly thickened. Then, increase the speed to high and whip until very stiff peaks form.
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate large mixing bowl on low speed until combined. Switch to high speed and whip until light and fluffy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until evenly combined.
Assembly
- Layer half of the angel food cake pieces into the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Sprinkle half of the blueberries over this cake layer.
- Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the blueberries and cake, then add half of the sliced strawberries on top.
- Repeat this layering process with the remaining ingredients.
- Top your masterpiece with the reserved blueberries and fresh raspberries in the center.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Allow your assembled trifle to chill for a bit - this helps the flavors to meld beautifully.