Mixed Berry Trifle

This mixed summer berry trifle recipe is a delightful, show stopping dessert. Angel food cake layered with sweet cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and mixed berries. Everything is topped with creamy whipped topping and more mixed berries.

You can make it ahead and add the toppings right before serving. We often have trouble choosing between this and our Strawberry Shortcake Trifle!

Mixed Berry Trifle

Fresh berries is in abundance during the summer months, making them the perfect choice for party desserts. This beautiful trifle would be perfect to bring along to a Memorial Day cookout, or for a 4th of July party! It’s one of our favorite red, white, and blue summer recipes!

We suggest using a store bought angel food bundt cake. Of course, if you have extra time, you can bake your own homemade angel food cake. To make this lovely dessert as easy and doable as possible we went with a grocery store cake.

If you prefer, pound cake is also an acceptable option!

Ingredients for Mixed Summer Berry Trifle

• 1 (10 ounce) angel food cake cut into 1.5-inch cake cubes
• 8 ounces (1 package) Neufchatel or same amount cream cheese or Mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 pounds strawberries, plus more for garnish
• 6 ounces blackberries
• 6 ounces raspberries
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding
• 2 cups cold milk

Garnish

• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip or 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to medium soft peaks
• remaining berries
• fresh mint leaves

Kitchen Tools for Mixed Summer Berry Trifle

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking spatula
• Offset spatula (for spreading layers)
• Cutting board
• Chef’s knife
• 1 (13-inches wide) clear/glass trifle dish (about 5 quarts)
• Bowls or parfait glasses for serving

You can further customize this trifle to your liking. Here are a few ideas:

• Drizzle some berry or chocolate sauce on top
• Add a scoop of ice cream
• Change up the type of berries or use other fresh fruit

TIP – This dessert can also be made in a large glass bowl if you don’t have a trifle dish. If you do use a glass bowl, keep in mind that the shape is different. you may need to adjust the layers when you assemble the trifle.

TIP – Choose the prettiest berries for garnishing. Grab an extra carton of your favorite berries so you don’t run out.

This recipe was inspired by No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars. You’ll also love our Lemon Blueberry Trifle, these mini shortcake cups, and any of my trifle or parfait dessert recipes.

This post originally appeared on this blog on Jun 3, 2018.