Blueberry Trifle layers angel food cake, blueberry filling, and whipped cream. Itโs easy, creamy, and perfect to make ahead for the holidays!
Easy & Delicious Blueberry Trifle
Growing up, my grandparents often made an angel food cake trifle with sugared strawberries and whipped cream. Today, Iโm putting a spin on it with blueberry filling!
This make-ahead trifle is a great holiday dessertโno oven needed and a fun change from the usual apple or pecan pie. Itโs a creative twist on a classic, perfect for trying something new this season!
Blueberry Trifle Layers
This trifle has three layers:
- Angel Food Cake Layer: A mix of angel food cake cubes, sugar, full-fat cream cheese, and evaporated milk. Use a pre-made, boxed mix, or homemade version.
- Blueberry Filling: Store-bought blueberry fruit (or pie) filling keeps it simple without losing flavor. Swap in another fruit filling if youโd like.
- Whipped Cream: A sweet topping made with heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and optional vanilla and salt. Adjust sugar to taste!
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
This Blueberry Trifle layers angel food cake, blueberry filling, and whipped cream. Easy to assemble and perfect for making ahead, itโs a wonderful sweet treat for the holidays!
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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.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: To keep things simple, get a packaged angel food cake from the bakery section of your grocery store. If you arenโt able to find one, grab a boxed mix and prepare the angel food cake before proceeding with this recipe. Another alternative is to make your own from scratch. Whichever way, weโre looking for a fresh cake and about 6-1/2 to 7 cups of cake cubes. If you use more than that, the trifle will seem dry.
Nutrition Note: The nutrition information will vary depending on the type of angel food cake used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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