July 4th Angel Food Cake Trifle

ByCorey CreatedJune 8, 2021

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The Glorious Fourth is just around the corner, and it’s going to be extra glorious this year. I can’t wait for all the decorations, fireworks, and of course, an extra-special holiday menu. And what Fourth of July meal would be complete without a fabulous red-white-and-blue dessert?

July is a great time for making red-white-and-blue desserts, since both blueberries and red strawberries are in season. All you have to do is add something white, like angel food cake, cream cheese, whipped cream – or all three.

And that’s exactly what I did in this July 4th Angel Food Cake Trifle. Colorful, flavorful layers of cubed angel cake, sliced strawberries, ripe blueberries, and a sweet, fluffy whipped topping made from cream and cream cheese whipped together. It’s sweetened with both sugar and honey, with a touch of lime juice and zest to give it an extra kick.

Sweet and creamy, fruity and festive, this patriotic trifle will make your Fourth of July the perfect celebration of American freedom.

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How to Make July 4th Angel Food Cake Trifle

In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese until fluffy, about 1 minute.
Add in the heavy cream, powdered sugar, honey, lime juice, and lime zest (optional) and beat on medium speed until stiff peaks are formed, about 2-5 minutes.
Remove the whipped cream cheese mixture from the mixer and place into a bowl to set aside for now.
To assemble the trifles, use 3 (8 ounce) mason jars.
Start by adding, on the bottom, a layer of angel food cake cubes. Add a layer of cream cheese mixture, followed by the strawberries, and blueberries.
Add another layer of cream cheese mixture and repeat until each mason jar is filled. Top with additional strawberries and blueberries. Refrigerate until serving. Best when served cold.

How do I store this Angel Food Cake Trifle?

You can store this in the refrigerator for up to 3 days if your trifle is properly covered. I would close it with the mason jar lid so that it is in an airtight container. It does not freeze well.

What is a trifle?

A trifle is a layered dessert that usually consists of fruit, a cream, and a type of cake or biscuit. It originated in England, though the American version tends to be simpler. Trifles are meant to be simple, as they derive from the French word “trufle” which means “of little importance.” Therefore, trifles are meant to be quick and easy desserts. But despite being simple to put together, they are very delicious!

Can I change the way I make the trifle? Can I add anything else?

You can personalize this trifle in the assembly if you like. You can add more layers or change the way you make the layers.
Starting with a cake layer is a good idea because it will soak up any liquids from the berries and cream.
You can add another cake layer if you want more cake or include a layer of a different red or blue fruits if you’d like more variety in the fruit. If you don’t have mason jars you can use other see-through containers (disposable cups make clean up easy!).

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