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Easy Patriotic Berry Trifle Cups

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring fresh berries, whipped cream blended with cottage cheese, and cubed pound cake, perfect for festive celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese, small curd and well-drained
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (about 10 ounces) pound cake or angel food cake, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the berries: In a medium bowl, gently toss strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with granulated sugar if desired. Set aside to macerate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Make the cream layer: Beat chilled heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). Stir cottage cheese to smooth lumps and gently fold into whipped cream until light and fluffy.
  3. Prepare the cake cubes: Cut pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. If fresh, let sit uncovered for about 10 minutes to dry slightly.
  4. Assemble the trifle cups: Layer about 1/3 cup cake cubes at the bottom of each cup, add a spoonful of cream mixture, then a layer of macerated berries (about 1/4 cup). Repeat layering once more or until cup is full, finishing with whole berries on top.
  5. Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and cake absorb cream.

Notes

Do not over-whip the cream; stop at soft peaks. Fold cottage cheese gently into whipped cream to keep mixture light and fluffy. Use fresh, firm berries to avoid mushy texture. Drain excess berry juice if needed to prevent soggy cake. Assemble close to serving time or chill for flavor harmony but avoid too long to prevent sogginess.

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