Print

Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Mason Jars Easy 5-Step Recipe

red white and blue berry trifle - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy layered berry trifle in Mason jars featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and cake. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150g)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 150g)
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional, about 75g)
  • 3 cups angel food cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 300g)
  • 2 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought), whipped until soft peaks form
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, to sweeten berries)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. If berries are tart, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and toss lightly. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Cube the angel food or pound cake into roughly 1-inch pieces, aiming for uniform sizes.
  3. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Optionally, fold in 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese for richer flavor.
  4. Layer the trifle in Mason jars starting with 1/4 cup cake cubes, followed by 1/4 cup mixed berries, then about 3 tablespoons whipped cream. Repeat layers once more, finishing with whipped cream on top. Sprinkle lemon zest over the final cream layer.
  5. Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak berry juices.

Notes

Do not overfill jars; leave a small gap at the top to avoid spills. Macerate berries to enhance sweetness and juice. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Use fresh cake or soak day-old cake briefly in milk or berry juice to moisten. Chill overnight for best flavor melding. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream; for gluten-free, use gluten-free cake.

Nutrition

Keywords: berry trifle, Mason jar dessert, Fourth of July dessert, summer dessert, easy trifle recipe, patriotic dessert, no bake dessert

Find it online: https://yumnode.com/perfect-red-white-and-blue-berry-trifle-mason-jars-easy-5-step-recipe/