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Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Vanilla Mascarpone Dessert

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A quick and easy no-bake trifle featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and a silky homemade vanilla mascarpone cream layered with angel food or pound cake. Perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, cold
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
  • 8 oz (225 g) angel food cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Berries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Sprinkle the granulated sugar and lemon juice over the berries. Toss gently to coat and set aside to macerate.
  2. Make the Vanilla Mascarpone Cream (15 minutes): In a chilled large mixing bowl, add the cold mascarpone cheese and heavy cream. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract (or vanilla bean seeds) and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  3. Prepare the Cake Cubes (5 minutes): Cut the angel food or pound cake into 1-inch cubes. If desired, lightly toast the cubes to add texture and prevent sogginess.
  4. Assemble the Trifle (10 minutes): In a glass trifle bowl, layer cake cubes evenly on the bottom. Spoon a layer of macerated berries with some juice over the cake. Dollop and spread a generous layer of vanilla mascarpone cream over the berries. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with a layer of cream and a decorative scatter of whole berries.
  5. Chill and Serve (at least 1 hour): Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld and cake soak up juices.

Notes

If mascarpone cream is too thick, soften by folding in a tablespoon of heavy cream before assembling. Macerate berries just before assembling to avoid mushiness. Use good quality vanilla extract or fresh vanilla bean for best flavor. For gluten-free, swap cake for gluten-free pound cake; for dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free mascarpone substitutes. The trifle tastes better after chilling overnight. Avoid overwhipping mascarpone cream to prevent graininess.

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