Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summertime with the Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. This delightful dessert showcases layers of fluffy angel food cake, luscious cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any celebration. Perfect for Independence Day gatherings or casual picnics, this easy-to-make trifle not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eye with its bright colors. With a refreshing balance of sweet and tart flavors, this dessert is bound to have your guests clamoring for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 pre-made angel food cake, sliced into 1-inch slices
- 2 8 oz containers of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream, room temperature
- 2 pints strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- 2 pints blueberries, rinsed
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit syrup by combining sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form.
- In a trifle dish, layer angel food cake slices, drizzle with fruit syrup, add whipped cream mixture, followed by layers of sliced strawberries and blueberries. Repeat until ingredients are used up.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg