Description
This Easy No-Bake Berry Trifle is the perfect Labor Day dessert, combining layers of fresh berries, whipped cream, and cake for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- softened
- 1 store-bought pound cake or angel food cake
- cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup berry juice or simple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled shortbread cookies or graham crackers
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Extra berries for the top layer
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Set aside to macerate for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
- In a trifle dish or serving glasses, layer half of the pound cake or angel food cake cubes, followed by half of the berry mixture, then half of the whipped cream mixture.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake, berries, and whipped cream.
- Top the trifle with crumbled shortbread cookies or graham crackers, extra berries, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the berries based on seasonal availability. You can also use store-bought berry juice or simple syrup to enhance the flavor and moisture of the cake layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
Keywords: No-Bake Trifle, Berry Dessert, Labor Day Dessert, Easy Desserts, Summer Treats