Colorful Layered Berry Trifle (Printable Version)

A vibrant layered dessert with berries and cake.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

→ Cake

04 - 1 prepared angel food cake (about 12 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Cream Layer

05 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
06 - 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Additional whole berries
09 - Fresh mint leaves

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
02 - Prepare the angel food cake by cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
03 - Gently wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Wash the raspberries and blueberries.
04 - In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the angel food cake cubes at the bottom.
05 - Top with one-third of the whipped cream, spreading evenly.
06 - Scatter half of the strawberries and raspberries (red layer) and half of the blueberries (blue layer) over the whipped cream.
07 - Repeat with the remaining cake cubes, another third of whipped cream, then the rest of the berries.
08 - Finish with a final layer of whipped cream on top, smoothing with a spatula.
09 - Garnish with reserved whole berries and mint leaves if desired.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright, festive layers that look as good as they taste.
  • Simple preparation with no cooking involved.
  • Light and airy angel food cake complements juicy berries perfectly.
  • Versatile and easy to customize with different fruits.
  • Great make-ahead dessert that improves after chilling.
02 -
  • Use an electric mixer or whisk for perfectly whipped cream with soft peaks.
  • Cut angel food cake into uniform 1-inch cubes to maintain consistent layers.
  • Chill the trifle for at least an hour so flavors blend and the dessert firms up nicely.
  • Handle berries gently to avoid bruising and preserve their fresh appearance.
  • Add garnishes just before serving to keep them looking vibrant and fresh.
Go Back