Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of summer with our Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. This delightful dessert layers sweet strawberries and blueberries with creamy whipped cream and light angel food cake, creating a visually stunning centerpiece perfect for Independence Day celebrations or casual family gatherings. Its vibrant colors not only appeal to the eyes but also refresh the palate, making it an ideal treat for warm weather events. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this trifle is sure to impress your guests while satisfying their sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints strawberries, sliced
- 2 pints blueberries
- 1 pre-made angel food cake, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 containers (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- Sugar (for syrup and cake layer)
- Almond extract
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan; heat until dissolved.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add heavy cream until fluffy peaks form. Stir in almond extract.
- In a trifle dish, layer angel food cake slices, drizzle with syrup, and alternate with strawberries and cream mixture until all ingredients are used.
- Chill for at least two hours before serving; garnish with extra berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg