Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Indulge in a festive treat that captures the essence of summer with this Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. Layers of fresh strawberries, blueberries, fluffy whipped cream, and light angel food cake come together to create a visually stunning dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. Each spoonful is bursting with flavor and nostalgia, making it an instant favorite for gatherings or a delightful end to a summer meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 (10 oz) angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Slice strawberries into thin pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Cut angel food cake into bite-sized cubes.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer cake cubes at the bottom, followed by whipped cream and a mix of sliced strawberries and blueberries. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with additional whipped cream and garnish with whole berries or mint leaves.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg