BERRIES & CREAM TRIFLES

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Layers of cubed cake, berries and creamy ricotta mixture make pretty trifles that taste as rich as cheesecake. -Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1/2-in. cubes

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, blueberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or until cold., Place ricotta cheese, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a small food processor. Process until smooth., In each of eight parfait glasses, layer 1 tablespoon berry sauce, 1/3 cup cake cubes, 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture and 2 tablespoons berry sauce. Repeat cake and cheese layers; top with 1 tablespoon berry sauce. Refrigerate, covered, until serving or up to 2 hours.

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Mohammad Faizan Ahmed Alvi
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This trifle is a classic dessert for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ede Omonuwa
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I love that this trifle is so customizable. You can use different berries, different types of cake, and even different flavors of custard.


Zaighum Abbas Virk
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This trifle is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a nice pop of color.


Gavin Schell
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I made this trifle for a baby shower and it was a big hit. It's a great dessert for any celebration.


Mohan Harijan2234
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This trifle is a great way to use up leftover berries. It's also a great make-ahead dessert, which is always a bonus.


shoaib xhaikh
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I've tried many trifle recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


ayanali 03
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and elegant, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Dandoona Y
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I'm not a big fan of trifles, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are amazing.


DAVID Ff
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This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use different berries depending on what's in season.


melvine melvo
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I made this trifle for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Segend Tongper
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This trifle is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The berries add a nice pop of flavor and the custard is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


lavon dunn
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I've made this trifle several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


faraz saleem
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a total showstopper. It's so beautiful and delicious, everyone was asking for the recipe.


Akhi Nur
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This trifle was a huge hit at our party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet berries, creamy custard, and light sponge cake. It was the perfect dessert for a summer gathering.