Blueberry Trifle layers angel food cake, blueberry filling, and whipped cream. Itโs easy, creamy, and perfect to make ahead for the holidays!
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I Canโt Bring This Blueberry Trifle Anywhere Without Sharing The Recipe!
I grew up eating trifles, and my momโs brownie trifle was truly one of my all-time favorite desserts, right up there with her carmelitas. I still make that brownie trifle all the time, but my fruity-dessert-loving husband is always hoping for something a little less chocolatey.
With summer rolling around, I knew I wanted a super simple, no-bake trifle I could bring to get-togethers. Something easy, fresh, and guaranteed to be a hit.
I even ended up making this one in a 9ร13-inch pan instead of a trifle dish, and honestly, it works great. You can absolutely layer it in a trifle dish too, Iโve done that a few times and it looks beautiful, but if Iโm keeping things low-effort, the pan wins every time.
And seriously, this might be one of the easiest desserts ever, but the flavor is next level. Itโs so good and fully on repeat around here.
Blueberry Trifle Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps or Tips |
|---|---|
| Angel food cake | Use a pre-made, boxed mix, or homemade version. |
| Cream cheese | Use full-fat for the best texture. |
| Evaporated milk | Can swap with heavy cream if needed |
| Blueberry pie filling | Use homemade or swap with cherry or strawberry like I did in this strawberry trifle. |
| Heavy whipping cream | Makes the whipped cream, for even more ease you could use cool whip. |
How To Make This Blueberry Trifle
- Mix filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in evaporated milk.
- Prep cake: Cube angel food cake and fold into the cream mixture until coated.
- Whipped cream: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Layer: Add half the cake mixture, then blueberry filling, then whipped cream.
- Repeat layers: Finish with remaining layers.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
chelseaโs recipe tip
My Top Tips For Success
- Donโt worry about making it perfect! As it chills, the flavors in the layers blend together for a delicious bite every time.
- For easier serving, use a 9 x 13 inch pan, but a trifle dish also works.
- Make aheadโthis blueberry trifle needs at least two hours to chill and set.
- Soften the cream cheese to avoid lumps. Let it sit 30โ60 mins at room temp. Cut into chunks to warm it faster or microwave briefly on low. But donโt let it get too soft in the microwave!
Storage
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. The blueberry trifle softens as it sits, so for the best texture, enjoy it fresh!
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Blueberry Trifle
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) packaged angel food cake cubed, see note 1
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese full-fat, brick-style
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructionsย
- Using a mixer, whip together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2โ3 minutes. Add evaporated milk and mix until smooth.
- Remove cake from the packaging. Slice into 1-inch-thick slices. Cut each slice into small 1-inch cubes, then add cubes into the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold the cake cubes into the cream mixture until well coated.
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Use a mixer with a whisk attachment to mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat, watching closely, until soft peaks form.
- Spread 1/2 of the cake mixture along the bottom of a trifle dish or 9ร13-inch pan. Top with 1/2 of the blueberry pie filling. Smooth 1/2 of the whipped cream on top. Donโt worry about it looking perfect or pretty, it will be a bit messy!
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake mixture, remaining blueberry fruit filling, and remaining whipped cream. Cover tightly and chill for at least 2โ24 hours.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. To get clean slices, run a knife under hot water for a few seconds, wipe it dry, make 1 slice, and repeat. Use a metal spatula to remove squares and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
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I just Love your recipes.
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Hope you enjoy! ๐