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Summer  Berry Trifle

To begin, warm the raspberry jam in the microwave.

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Toss it with the berries and let it sit while you prepare the rest of the trifle.

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Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside.

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In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Confectioners’ sugar.

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Beat until smooth and creamy, then beat in the vanilla.

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Add a third of the whipped cream, beat until smooth and then add the remaining cream. Then, Fold with a rubber spatula until evenly combined.

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To assemble, begin by layering the lady fingers in the bottom of the dish. Top with a third of the berry mixture, followed by a third of the cream. Continue alternating the lady fingers, berries, and cream.

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End with the cream cheese mixture on top; for the last layer of cream, leave a 1-inch border around the edge showing the fruit beneath. Sprinkle some berries and a fresh mint on top.

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Let the trifle chill for at least 8 hours, then top with some fresh berries and a spring of fresh mint, if desired.

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