Description
This delightful dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, featuring fresh fruits and a light, sweet cream that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup angel food cake, cubed
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a large trifle dish or bowl, layer half of the cubed angel food cake at the bottom.
- Add half of the mixed berries on top of the cake layer.
- Spread half of the whipped cream over the berries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, berries, and whipped cream.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use any combination of fresh fruits that are in season.
- This dessert can be prepared a few hours in advance for easy serving.
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or zest to the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
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