Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with the Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. This delightful dessert features fluffy layers of angel food cake, creamy filling, and a medley of fresh strawberries and blueberries, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for Independence Day celebrations or casual family get-togethers, this trifle is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. With each spoonful, experience a harmonious blend of sweetness from the berries and the light creaminess that leaves everyone craving more. Impress your guests with this festive treat that embodies the spirit of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- 2 pints blueberries, rinsed
- 1 pre-made angel food cake, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 8 oz containers cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 2/3 cup sugar (for cream mixture)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by heating sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan until dissolved. Cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add almond extract. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a trifle dish, layer angel food cake slices at the bottom. Drizzle syrup over cake, then add layers of strawberries, blueberries, and cream mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg