Make this easy Friday night creamy berry dessert that is a sweet berry trifle layered with strawberries, blueberries, butter pound cake and sweet cream. So simple and ready in minutes.

close up side view of trifle next to cloth napkin

Summer is the best time to sit back and enjoy a fresh and cool dessert. It is a festive time of year with Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, and Labor Day. So many holidays and reasons to gather together for family picnics, family reunions, and cookouts. You want to enjoy all the grilled, barbeque meats and sides, but cannot forget about dessert.

When it comes to dessert, during the summer I prefer light, fresh and easy to put together with minimal ingredients. Like an Easy Peach Trifle or No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake.

However, today I have a new dessert recipe for you to try and that is this creamy summer berry trifle dessert recipe. This recipe utilizes the delicious berries that are in season to whip up a fast dessert that the whole family will enjoy. Let's get started!

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE MIXED BERRY TRIFLE?

ingredients needed to make berry trifle in separate containers.

Butter pound cake
Blueberries
Strawberries
Cream cheese
Marshmallow creme
Whipped topping

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY BERRY TRIFLE?

Begin the summer berry trifle recipe by cleaning the blueberries and strawberries. Cut each strawberry into quarters and set aside.

strawberries and blueberries in a glass bowl

Cut the pound cake into small cubed pieces and set aside.

butter pound cake cut up in white medium mixing bowl

Using a mixer, add the cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the marshmallow cream and continue mixing until fully combined. Set aside.

cream cheese and marshmallow creme combined in mixing bowl

Start building the berry trifle in a glass trifle bowl, begin with half the cut up cake, topped by half the prepared strawberries and blueberries.

berry trifle being made in layers in glass bowl

Top the berries with half of the sweet cream and spread in an even layer. Repeat the layers with the other half of cake, berries and cream.

side view of glass trifle bowl with ingredients being layered.

Lastly top the sweet cream with the whipped topping in an even layer. Serve immediately or place into the refrigerator until ready to serve and enjoy!

trifle topped with whipped topping and sprinkle of ground cinnamon

CAN TRIFLE BE MADE A DAY AHEAD?

Yes, this recipe can absolutely made a day ahead or a few hours before serving. Simply hold off of adding the whipped topping layer until you are ready to serve. Cover the trifle bowl with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator until ready to serve.

HOW LONG CAN TRIFLE SIT OUT?

This trifle can sit out at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, any more than that, place in the refrigerator until ready to serve again.

CAN STRAWBERRY TRIFLE BE FROZEN?

This berry trifle recipe should not be frozen. It is made with fresh strawberries and blueberries with cake and cream that does not freeze well together. Prepare this particular trifle when ready to serve shortly after it is made.

overhead view of finished berry trifle in glass trifle bowl topped with ground cinnamon

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📖 Recipe

Summer Berry Trifle

LaKita Anderson

Make this easy Friday night creamy berry dessert that is a sweet berry trifle layered with strawberries, blueberries, butter pound cake and sweet cream. So simple and ready in minutes.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

Glass Trifle Bowl

Ingredients

12 ounces butter pound cake
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh strawberries, green removed and cut into quarters
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
7 ounces marshmallow creme
8 ounces whipped topping (optional)

Instructions

Begin the recipe by cleaning the 2 cups blueberries and 2 cups strawberries. Cut each strawberry into quarters and set aside.
Cut the 12 ounces pound cake into small cubed pieces and set aside.
Using a mixer, add the 8 ounces cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the 7 ounces marshmallow cream and continue mixing until fully combined. Set aside.
Start building the berry trifle in a glass trifle bowl, begin with half the cut-up cake, topped by half the prepared strawberries and blueberries.
Top the berries with half of the sweet cream and spread in an even layer. Repeat the layers with the other half of the cake, berries and cream
Lastly, top the sweet cream with the 8 ounces of whipped topping in an even layer. Serve immediately or place into the refrigerator until ready to serve and enjoy!
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

The butter pound cake can be substitute with angel food cake in the same unit of measure.
The whipped topping layer is optional but completely worth adding. You can use regular whipped topping, sugar-free, or fat-free if you prefer.
The recipe is made with strawberries and blueberries, but you can also use raspberries or blackberries if you would like.
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature before mixing, it combines better and is easier to mix with the marshmallow creme.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 246IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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Original post date 06/26/2013. Updated 06/25/2021.