Dessert: Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle

A spectacular berry dessert that's perfect for your July 4 party — or any summer celebration.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. raspberries
3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
10 oz. mascarpone cheese
1 1/4 c. cold heavy cream
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
fine salt
20 ladyfingers
3/4 lb. blueberries

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine raspberries with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and orange juice. With the back of a fork, lightly mash berries to release their juices and let sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together mascarpone and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Whisk in cream, vanilla, and pinch of salt and whisk until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes.
Cut one or two pieces parchment 1 inch taller than side of an 8-inch springform pan and line inside of pan. Place half the ladyfingers in pan and top with half the raspberry mixture. With a small offset or rubber spatula, spread half the whipped cream over berries. Tap pan gently on counter to remove air bubbles. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, raspberry mixture, and whipped cream.
Top with blueberries and refrigerate until whipped cream is stiff and cookies have softened, about 3 hours (or, tightly covered with plastic, up to 3 days). To serve, unmold trifle and peel away parchment. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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