Description
This no-bake berry trifle is an effortless and elegant summer dessert layered with sweet fresh berries, fluffy whipped cream, and crisp ladyfingers. Perfect for gatherings and made ahead for convenience!
Ingredients
Berry Layer:
¾ cup seedless raspberry jam (8 oz)
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced ¼-inch thick (1½ pounds)
1 pint fresh raspberries (12 oz)
1 pint fresh blueberries (12 oz)
Whipped Cream Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature (preferably Philadelphia brand)
1¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Cookie Layer:
1 package crisp ladyfingers/savoiardi biscuits (7 oz)
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
To prepare berry mixture:
- Reserve some berries for final garnish.
- Microwave raspberry jam in large bowl for 1 minute until hot and liquid.
- Add all fresh berries and gently toss to coat completely.
- Let mixture rest while preparing cream, stirring occasionally.
To make whipped cream filling:
- Using electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar until completely smooth and creamy.
- Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- In separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Beat one-third of whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to lighten.
- Using rubber spatula, gently fold in remaining whipped cream until well combined and fluffy.
To assemble no-bake berry trifle:
- Cover bottom of 9-inch trifle dish with layer of ladyfingers, breaking pieces as necessary to fit.
- Spoon one-third of berry mixture over cookies, including all juices.
- Spread one-third of cream mixture evenly on top.
- Repeat layering process twice more, ending with cream layer on top.
- For final cream layer, leave 1-inch border around edge to showcase colorful fruit beneath.
- Garnish with reserved berries and fresh mint if using.
- Refrigerate minimum 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Storage: This no-bake berry trifle is best enjoyed within 24 hours of assembly. Store covered in refrigerator.
- Variations: Feel free to substitute any combination of your favorite summer berries. Aim for approximately 4–5 cups total fresh fruit.
- Serving: Use a large spoon to serve portions into individual bowls, ensuring each serving gets all layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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