Berry Trifle
This Berry Trifle is the most impressive no-bake dessert for spring or summer. Easy to make in advance, it will be the dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
When the warm weather arrives, I get so excited because I know bbq and potluck season is about to arrive. I’m always looking for easy recipes that feed a crowd and can be made in advance, and this Berry Trifle is just that.
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Fischer & Wieser’s Triple Berry Jam delivers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and bright berry flavor with every spoonful. Folded with fresh berries and layered between a delightful whipped cream and light cake, you’ll have it assembled in less than 20 minutes. Every bite is bursting with color and flavor!
If you love a trifle, be sure to also try my Chocolate Toffee Trifle.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy dessert for beginner bakers. If you’ve never baked before, or are new to trying, this is your dessert! No oven is necessary, making it so easy to prep.
- Customize the trifle with your favorite jams and fruit. I love berries, but you could also use cherries, peaches, plums, and more!
- Make it ahead of time for the best results. Forget stressing about dessert, this trifle is always ready to go.
Ingredients
Scroll down for specific ingredient amounts in the recipe card.
- Cream cheese: Make sure this is softened for easy mixing of the creamy layer.
- Vanilla extract or paste: Adds nice floral and caramel notes.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese mixture just right.
- Heavy whipping cream: You want this very cold so it whips perfectly into fluffy whipped cream.
- Prepared pound cake, vanilla cake, or angel food cake: Use store-bought or make it homemade, up to you! I personally love using my Granny’s pound cake recipe.
- Fischer & Wieser Triple Berry Jam: Adds the perfect fruity flavor to tie the whole berry trifle together.
- Mixed berries: Use your favorites here – raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries are all delicious options.
- Optional toppings: Additional fresh berries as well as fresh mint adds a pop both of fresh flavor and color.
How to Make Berry Trifle
Whipped Filling Layer:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually pour in the heavy whipping cream. Increase the mixer speed as it comes together. Beat on high until stiff peaks form and the mixture holds its shape.
Berry Layer:
- Add both jars of jam to a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Mix until smooth.
- Fold fresh berries into the jam.
Trifle Assembly:
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, add 3 sets of layers in this order: cake, the fresh berries and jam mixture, and the whipped filling.
- Garnish with additional fresh berries and fresh mint.
- Refrigerate at least 2-4 hours before serving. Serve chilled scooped into bowls or glasses.
Expert Tips
- Make sure your ingredients are the correct temperature for even mixing. You want the cream cheese softened and the heavy cream cold so they both whip to smooth stiff peaks nicely.
- Chill the trifle correctly for best results. I love this dessert since I can make it in advance The flavors are able to marinate a little bit for a vibrant bite full of fruity flavor.
- This is a great dessert recipe for using up leftover cake. The cake can be somewhat stale since the whipped cream mixture will add moisture back into every bite.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a twist. I also love adding sliced almonds for a bit of a crunch and pretty garnish.
storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like to let the trifle sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes before enjoying.
While you could freeze leftover berry trifle, I don’t recommend it since it will alter the texture of the whipped cream and berries once it thaws.
It is the perfect dessert to make ahead of time! Assemble it the morning of a party or event for easy entertaining for any crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any vanilla cake that pairs well with whipped cream, like vanilla cake, pound cake, or angel food cake.
Up to a day in ahead of time! It’s a dessert that usually tastes better after it’s sat in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Make sure you use enough cake in every layer and don’t over-soak the layers or add too many berries at one time.
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Berry Trifle
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 16 ounce prepared pound cake, vanilla cake, or angel food cake store-bought or homemade
- 19 ounces (2 jars) Fischer & Wieser Triple Berry Jam
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries
- Optional toppings: additional fresh berries, fresh mint
Instructions
Whipped Filling Layer
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually pour in the heavy whipping cream. Increase the mixer speed as it comes together. Beat on high until stiff peaks form and the mixture holds its shape.
Berry Layer
- Add both jars of jam to a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Mix until smooth.
- Fold fresh berries into the jam.
Trifle Assembly
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, add 3 sets of layers in this order: cake, the fresh berries and jam mixture, and the whipped filling.
- Garnish with additional fresh berries and fresh mint.
- Refrigerate at least 2-4 hours before serving. Serve chilled scooped into bowls or glasses.
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Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are the correct temperature for even mixing. You want the cream cheese softened and the heavy cream cold so they both whip to smooth stiff peaks nicely.
- Chill the trifle correctly for best results. I love this dessert since I can make it in advance The flavors are able to marinate a little bit for a vibrant bite full of fruity flavor.
- This is a great dessert recipe for using up leftover cake. The cake can be somewhat stale since the whipped cream mixture will add moisture back into every bite.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a twist. I also love adding sliced almonds for a bit of a crunch and pretty garnish.
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About Laura
Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more…
I hope you don’t mind me asking… 😬
Where did you get the bowl you made your dessert in?
Of course! It’s a vintage texasware bowl 🙂 I see them for sale on Etsy and eBay.