Memorial Day Weekend Very Berry Trifle Dessert Recipe
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Overview
The Very Berry Trifle is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. This recipe is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to assemble, making it a perfect choice for gatherings. The combination of fresh strawberries and blueberries layered with light and fluffy angel food cake creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and texture.
To start, the use of instant vanilla pudding mixed with cream cheese and Cool Whip gives the trifle a rich yet airy filling that complements the fruit beautifully. The preparation is straightforward, allowing even novice cooks to create a show-stopping dessert. The key is to layer the ingredients thoughtfully, ensuring that each spoonful offers a bit of everything.
One of the best aspects of this trifle is its versatility. You can easily customize it by adding other fruits or even a splash of liqueur for an adult twist. Plus, it can be made a day in advance, which is a huge time-saver for busy hosts. Just cover it with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
Overall, this Very Berry Trifle is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Its lightness makes it an ideal dessert for warm weather, and the festive colors are perfect for any summer celebration, especially the 4th of July.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather blueberries, strawberries, angel food cake, whole milk, Cool Whip, cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, and Jell-O instant pudding.
Tip: Make sure to rinse your strawberries thoroughly to remove any grit and sand.
Add instant Jell-O pudding to a medium mixing bowl and mix with two cups of cold whole milk for 2 minutes until thick.
Cube room temperature cream cheese and add it to a bowl with yogurt, then beat until light and fluffy.
Add the prepared pudding to the cream cheese mixture and combine using a hand mixer on low, scraping down the sides.
Fold in the entire container of Cool Whip until well blended.
Tip: If you prefer homemade whipped cream, use one cup of heavy whipping cream and whip it for 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed.
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to layer.
Using a serrated knife, cut the angel food cake into 1-inch slices and then into 1-inch squares.
Use a 3 to 4 quart glass bowl or an upside-down cake dome to layer the trifle.
Add 1/3 of the angel food cake pieces to the bottom of the bowl.
Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture over the cake layer.
Add half of the halved strawberries and blueberries against the sides of the dish.
Add another layer of cake, followed by more whipped cream mixture and berries.
Tip: You can prepare the trifle a day in advance; cover it with plastic wrap and chill overnight to develop the flavors.
Add the final layer of angel food cake and top with remaining whipped cream mixture.
Garnish the top with sliced strawberries and blueberries for presentation.
Cover and chill the trifle for up to 5 hours or overnight before serving.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Angel food cake is a low-fat cake made primarily from egg whites, flour, and sugar.
- •Using fresh berries not only adds flavor but also provides essential vitamins and antioxidants.
- •Chilling the trifle allows the flavors to meld and the cake to absorb the berry juices.
- •Cool Whip can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
