BERRIES & CREAM TRIFLES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1/2-in. cubes

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, blueberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or until cold., Place ricotta cheese, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a small food processor. Process until smooth., In each of eight parfait glasses, layer 1 tablespoon berry sauce, 1/3 cup cake cubes, 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture and 2 tablespoons berry sauce. Repeat cake and cheese layers; top with 1 tablespoon berry sauce. Refrigerate, covered, until serving or up to 2 hours.

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