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Mini Trifles

Patriotic Mini Trifles to Celebrate Summer Bliss

These Mini Trifles are a festive, refreshing dessert perfect for summer celebrations, featuring layers of strawberries, blueberries, cream cheese, and angel food cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 large Pre-made Angel Food Cake Feel free to opt for homemade.
Fruit Layers
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Substitute with raspberries if desired.
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Swap for whipped topping if short on time.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be used, but powdered blends in smoother.
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Consider Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative.
  • ½ cup White Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of your fruit.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Glass Cups

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Strawberry Puree: Wash 2 cups of fresh strawberries, blend until smooth, then strain to remove seeds.
  2. Make Whipped Cream: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add ¼ cup powdered sugar and whip until fluffy.
  3. Combine Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling: Beat 8 ounces of cream cheese, fold in ½ cup whipped cream and 2 tablespoons white sugar, then swirl in ½ cup strawberry puree.
  4. Layer Trifle: In glass cups, layer angel food cake pieces, strawberries, strawberry cream cheese mixture, whipped cream, and blueberries.
  5. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a unique twist, experiment with seasonal fruits or crunchy toppings like granola.

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