Description
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, whipped cream, and cake, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups Blueberries
- 1 round Vanilla Cake (homemade or store-bought)
- 2–3 cups Whipped Cream
- ¼ cup Sugar (adjust based on preference)
- Mint Leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Bake a homemade vanilla cake or slice a store-bought cake into 1-inch pieces.
- Whip the cream: Combine heavy whipping cream and sugar; whip until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Layer it up: In a trifle dish, start with a layer of cake, then strawberries, followed by whipped cream, and blueberries. Repeat layers until the dish is full.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish: Before serving, top with mint leaves and extra berries.
- Serve: Enjoy with a big spoon and share the joy!
Notes
This trifle is adaptable; consider adding lemon zest, using chocolate cake, or incorporating a berry compote for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: trifle, summer dessert, berry dessert, easy dessert, no-bake dessert, patriotic dessert