Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) store-bought angel food cake, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • 2 tbsp (30g) granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. Toss the sliced strawberries and blueberries with granulated sugar in separate bowls.
  2. Allow berries to sit for 15 minutes to release juices, then drain the excess liquid through a colander.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and pale.
  4. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until the texture is airy and uniform.
  7. Place a layer of cubed angel food cake at the bottom of a glass trifle bowl and lightly drizzle with orange juice.
  8. Spread a thick layer of the velvet cream mousse over the cake, smoothing it to the edges to create a moisture barrier.
  9. Add a dense layer of blueberries over the cream.
  10. Chill the assembled trifle for 2 hours to ensure structural set before serving.