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Perfect Red White Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Cream Cheese Mousse Dessert

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A light and indulgent layered trifle featuring fresh red, white, and blue berries, cream cheese mousse, and tender cake cubes. Perfect for festive occasions or a fuss-free summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh raspberries or blackberries (optional)
  • 8 oz (225 g) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) berry juice or simple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until fully combined.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep the mousse light and airy.
  4. Rinse and dry the berries thoroughly. Slice the strawberries and cube the pound cake into bite-sized pieces. Lightly brush or sprinkle the cake cubes with berry juice or simple syrup if desired.
  5. Assemble the trifle by layering cake cubes at the bottom, followed by cream cheese mousse, then mixed berries. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with a decorative berry layer.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to allow flavors to meld and mousse to set.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mousse. Whip cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl for best volume. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mousse airy. Avoid over-soaking cake cubes to prevent sogginess. Chill trifle for several hours or overnight for best flavor and mousse set. Variations include using mascarpone, dairy-free substitutes, or seasonal fruits.

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