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Delicious Berry Trifle layered with fresh berries, custard, and cake.

Berry Trifle

A stunning dessert that layers angel food cake with macerated berries and a lemony cream cheese whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Potluck
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Trifle
  • 1 each store-bought angel food cake (10–12 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes Use store-bought for convenience or homemade for extra freshness.
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Swap quantities based on seasonality.
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries Can adjust based on preference.
  • 1.5 cups fresh raspberries Can adjust based on preference.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Reduce if berries are very sweet.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature For a lighter version, substitute half with mascarpone.
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold Keep very cold for better whipping.
  • 0.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and add lemon juice. Gently toss and let sit for 10 minutes to form juices.
  2. Slice the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes with a sharp serrated knife and place them in a large bowl.
  3. Zest both lemons directly into the softened cream cheese. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla and beat again.
  4. In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  5. Stir one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until uniform and airy.
Assembly
  1. In a trifle dish, press one-third of the cake cubes into the bottom layer. Using a slotted spoon, spoon one-third of the macerated berries over the cake, letting juices drip back into the bowl. Spread one-third of the cream mixture over the berries.
  2. Repeat the layers: cake, berries, cream two more times for a total of nine layers.
Chill
  1. Cover the trifle tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

Serve with a long-handled spoon for easy scooping. Pairs well with warm baked dishes. Garnish with whole berries and lemon zest before serving.

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