Festive Star-Spangled Berry Trifle Parfaits
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring star-shaped berries, whipped cream, and vanilla pound cake, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces vanilla pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (plus extra for star shapes)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently rinsed
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream, lightly sweetened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 8 ounces of vanilla pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut star shapes out of strawberry slices, aiming for about 12-15 stars.
- Gently rinse blueberries and raspberries, then pat dry on paper towels.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest. Whip until soft peaks form.
- In clear cups, layer ¼ cup cake cubes, 2 tablespoons whipped cream, and 3 tablespoons mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries). Repeat layers until cups are full.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream, star-shaped strawberries, and a mint sprig.
- Refrigerate parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cake soften.
Notes
Use dairy-free whipped topping for vegan or lactose-free option. Substitute gluten-free cake for gluten-free diet. Dry berries well to avoid soggy layers. Whip cream to soft peaks to keep parfait light and airy. Assemble parfaits a few hours ahead for best flavor melding but consume within 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (approxima
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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