Ingredients
1 large pound cake (approx. 16 oz), cubed
4 cups fresh hybrid berries (Marionberries, Loganberries, or Boysenberries)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Optional: 1/4 cup berry liqueur or Sherry
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of the hybrid berries with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Mash about 1/4 of the berries with a fork to release their juices. Let sit for 20 minutes to macerate.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until medium-stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.
Step 3: Arrange half of the pound cake cubes in the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl or individual jars.
Step 4: If using, drizzle the berry liqueur evenly over the cake layer.
Step 5: Spoon half of the macerated berry mixture (including the syrup) over the cake.
Step 6: Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the berries, smoothing it to the edges of the bowl to create a distinct layer.
Step 7: Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, berries, and cream.
Step 8: Garnish the top of the Blackberry Hybrid Fruit Trifle with the remaining 1 cup of fresh whole berries.
Step 9: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, use a day-old cake which absorbs the berry juices better. If hybrid berries are unavailable, a mix of blackberries and raspberries is a great substitute.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: British-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Blackberry Hybrid Fruit Trifle, Summer Dessert, Layered Trifle, Marionberry Recipe, Mascarpone Cream

