Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle! This vibrant dessert features luscious layers of fresh strawberries and blueberries, creamy whipped cream, and light angel food cake. Perfect for summer gatherings or patriotic celebrations, this trifle not only looks stunning but also delivers a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Its easy assembly makes it a go-to recipe for impressing friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it at your next barbecue or Independence Day celebration, and watch it become a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints strawberries, sliced
- 2 pints blueberries
- 1 pre-made angel food cake, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Cool.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar and almond extract until smooth. Gradually fold in heavy cream until fluffy peaks form.
- In a trifle dish, layer sliced angel food cake, drizzle syrup, add strawberries and blueberries, followed by the cream mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 61mg