Delicious Summer Berry Trifle for Effortless Entertaining
A delightful Summer Berry Trifle featuring layers of fresh berries and creamy goodness, perfect for effortless entertaining.
Equipment
- 9-inch trifle dish
Ingredients
For the Berry Mixture
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam heated
- 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
For the Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly
- 24 pieces crisp lady fingers
- 1 sprig fresh mint optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Berries: Set aside a few fresh berries for garnishing at the end.
- Heat the Jam: In a large bowl, microwave the seedless raspberry jam for about 1 minute until hot and liquidy. Add the sliced strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside gently.
- Mix the Cream Cheese: Beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Blend in the vanilla extract, then fold in a third of the whipped cream.
- Layer the Trifle: In a trifle dish, start with a layer of split lady fingers, add ⅓ of the berry-jam mixture, followed by ⅓ of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with the cream cheese mixture.
- Garnish and Chill: Decorate with reserved berries and mint sprig if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Notes
For best texture, prepare the berry mixture and cream separately, then layer just before serving.