[RECIPE] Red, White & Blue-Berries n’ Cream Angel Food Cake Trifle

You can't go wrong with angel food cake, delicious berries and whipped cream. The presentation of this dessert is just perfect for any 4th of July celebration. You can throw this together in no time, it tastes delicious and everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients

1 baked Angel Food Cake

3 cups heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup confectioners sugar

4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

¼ cup granulated sugar

6 oz. blackberries

18 oz. blueberries

12 oz. raspberries

Fresh mint to garnish

 

Instructions

In a stand mixer,  whisk the heavy cream, starting slowly and increase speed.

Once it starts to thicken,  slowly add the vanilla extract and confectioners sugar.

Keep whisking until stiff peaks are formed (making sure to not over beat and turn to butter)

 

Assemble Trifle

Place strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl to macerate for 15 to 30 minutes

Cut angel food cake into 1 inch cubes

Place a layer of angel food cake cubes in the bottom of the trifle dish

Top with a layer of mixed berries

Spread a layer of whipped cream on top of the berries

Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish

Finish with a layer of whipped cream

Top with a few berries and a sprig of mint

Enjoy!!

 

Source: Aubrey  Cota

Image Source: Brooke Raymond