There are many reasons why it is enjoyable to get together with family and friends. Perhaps one of the reasons that many of us appreciate, however, is the food that typically shows up for the party. We usually have quite a spread in front of us but when the dinner portion is over, it’s time to get to our favorite part, the dessert.
If you are looking for something interesting, beautiful and delicious to serve for your next get together, try this blueberry strawberry trifle. It only takes 30 minutes to throw together and there is no baking involved. In fact, the most complicated part about this particular dessert is trying to save a little bit for yourself when you put it out for other people to eat. It may be simple but it is going to be a hit at your next party.
Ingredients:
17 oz angel food cake, cut into 1″ cubes
1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 lb fresh blueberries
Lemon Syrup Ingredients
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice (from ½ medium lemon)
Frosting Ingredients
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened at room temp
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ tsp vanilla
Directions:
Lemon Syrup
In a measuring cup, combine ¼ cup water, 2 Tbsp sugar and 2 Tbsp lemon juice and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside until needed.
Trifle Cream
Beat together 1 lb cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar on medium speed until creamy and smooth. With mixer on, pour in 2 cups heavy cream then turn mixer to medium/high and continue beating until consistency of whipped cream. Add ½ tsp vanilla and beat until incorporated.
Assembling Trifle
Place ⅓ of sliced angel food cake into the bottom of your trifle dish and brush with ⅓ of the syrup.
Add ⅓ of cream and loosely spread it over cake pieces. Add ½ of the sliced strawberries.
Repeat with remaining ingredients (adding ½ of the blueberries for the second fruit layer).
Frost the top with last ⅓ of cream and decorate with remaining fruit.