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Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Trifle with Cream Cheese Mousse

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A festive and easy-to-make layered dessert featuring fresh berries, cream cheese mousse, and pound cake, perfect for summer parties and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh raspberries or blackberries (optional)
  • 6 cups (600 g) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional: 2 tbsp berry or orange liqueur or fruit juice to soak cake cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mousse: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until silky.
  2. Whip the Heavy Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  3. Fold the Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in three parts to keep mousse light and airy.
  4. Prep the Fruit: Wash and dry berries. Hull and slice strawberries. Thaw and drain frozen berries if using.
  5. Cut the Cake: Cube pound cake or angel food cake into 1-inch pieces. Optionally toss with liqueur or fruit juice.
  6. Assemble the Trifle: Layer one-third of cake cubes in trifle bowl, spread cream cheese mousse over cake, then scatter mixed berries. Repeat layers twice more, finishing with berries on top.
  7. Chill and Serve: Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight to meld flavors and soften cake.
  8. Garnish: Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra whole berries.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream cheese mousse to avoid deflating it. Chill the mousse thoroughly before assembly for best texture. Use fresh berries if possible and pat dry to avoid watery layers. Let trifle sit out 10 minutes after chilling for enhanced texture. Variations include using mascarpone or coconut cream for dairy-free, gluten-free cake bases, or adding lemon curd or pistachios for flavor twists.

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