Description
Indulge in the delightful Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, a dessert that brings vibrancy and flavor to any summer gathering or festive celebration. This beautiful layered treat features fluffy angel food cake, creamy whipped cream mixed with rich cream cheese, and an abundance of fresh strawberries and blueberries. Not only does it look stunning, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for picnics, barbecues, or Independence Day festivities. With its refreshing taste and eye-catching colors, this trifle is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made angel food cake
- 2 pints strawberries, sliced
- 2 pints blueberries
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, and water; stir until sugar dissolves.
- In another bowl, mix remaining sugar and almond extract with softened cream cheese until smooth. Fold in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Layer slices of angel food cake at the bottom of a trifle dish. Spread a layer of cream mixture over the cake followed by slices of strawberries and blueberries.
- Repeat layers until you reach the top of the dish. Finish with a generous layer of cream on top and garnish with extra berries or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg