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Close-up of a colorful berry trifle with layers of strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream in a glass dish.
Alyssa

Berry Trifle

The perfect summer treat! It's layered with lemony angel food cake, a rich and billowy cream cheese whipped cream topping, and an abundance of vibrant fresh fruit.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 492

Ingredients
  

  • 1 13 to 16 oz store-bought angel food cake
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1.75 cups heavy cream, (well chilled)
  • 12 oz. cream cheese, (slightly softened)
  • 1.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 oz. fresh strawberries, (hulled and sliced)
  • 18 oz. fresh blueberries
  • 6 oz. fresh raspberries, (optional)
  • Mint leaves, (optional)

Method
 

  1. Slice angel food cake into 3/4-inch thick slices.
  2. In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest and honey until well blended. Brush mixture over each both sides of the angel food cake slices.
  3. Cut angel food cake slices into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream on medium speed until slightly thickened then increase speed to high and whip until very stiff peaks form.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  6. Add whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold with a spatula until evenly combined.
  7. Layer 1/2 of the angel food cake pieces in a trifle dish, then alternate with blueberries and whipped cream mixture, repeating layers with strawberries.
  8. Top with remaining blueberries and raspberries if using, and decorate with mint leaves just before serving.

Notes

Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.