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Easy No-Bake Berry Trifle Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of pound cake, mixed berries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute treats.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 g) pound cake, store-bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (300 g) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash fresh berries and pat dry. Hull and slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Set aside about 1/4 cup (40 g) for garnish.
  2. Chill mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes if possible. Pour heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 5–7 minutes).
  3. Cube the pound cake into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  4. Assemble the trifle cups by layering 1/4 cup (30 g) pound cake cubes at the bottom, followed by 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whipped cream, then 2 tablespoons (30 g) mixed berries. Repeat layers until the cup is nearly full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  5. Top each cup with reserved berries and a sprinkle of lemon zest if using. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Use fresh or thawed frozen berries and drain excess juice to avoid watery layers. Assemble close to serving time or chill for at least 1 hour to meld flavors. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free pound cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pound cake or sponge cake alternatives.

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, berry trifle, easy dessert, summer dessert, layered dessert, pound cake dessert, whipped cream dessert

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