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Easy Creamy Frozen Berry Easter Trifle

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring frozen mixed berries, creamy mascarpone whipped cream, and vanilla sponge cake, perfect for spring and Easter celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (450 g) frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces (225 g) mascarpone cheese
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces (225 g) vanilla sponge cake or pound cake, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine frozen mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften the berries and create syrup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or hand whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Cut vanilla sponge cake or pound cake into bite-sized cubes or tear into rough pieces.
  4. In a glass trifle bowl, spread one-third of the cake pieces evenly across the bottom.
  5. Spoon half of the softened berries and their juices over the cake layer.
  6. Dollop half of the creamy mascarpone mixture on top and spread evenly to cover the berries.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining cake pieces, berries with juices, and cream mixture. Smooth the top layer with a spatula.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours, to let flavors meld and cake absorb berry juices.
  9. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and optionally sprinkle a few fresh or frozen berries on top.

Notes

Thaw frozen berries just enough to be juicy but not watery. Keep mixing bowl cold when whipping cream to speed up process. Avoid packing cake pieces too tightly to prevent sogginess. Assemble closer to serving time for firmer cake texture. Overnight chilling may make cake very soft.

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Keywords: berry trifle, frozen berries, mascarpone, spring dessert, Easter dessert, easy trifle, no bake dessert

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