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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Vanilla Cream Dessert

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A vibrant and easy-to-make trifle featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, butter cake, and homemade vanilla cream. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 8 ounces butter cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters depending on size. Set aside in a bowl. Toss gently with 1 tablespoon of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Slice the butter cake into 1-inch cubes. If it’s a day old, that’s better for absorbing cream and berry juices without turning mushy.
  3. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour 2 cups of heavy cream. Add ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
  4. Start with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle bowl (about one-third of the cake). Spoon over a generous layer of vanilla cream (about one-third of the total). Scatter half of the macerated strawberries and blueberries on top.
  5. Repeat the layering once more: cake cubes, vanilla cream, and remaining berries.
  6. Spread the remaining vanilla cream smoothly over the top. Garnish with a few whole berries and fresh mint leaves.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld and cream set.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent turning it into butter. Macerate berries with sugar to enhance sweetness and juice. Use butter or pound cake for best texture; day-old cake absorbs flavors better. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cake. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Remove any watery juice pooling at bottom before serving if desired.

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