Slice up a piece of probiotic-packed patriotism with our Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle. Every blissful bite of this berry-flavored dessert features a whipped layer of goodness thanks to Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. The top is adorned with fresh berries in the shape of a flag pattern, making this an easy recipe you can put together for Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day to celebrate summer with a red, white, and blue themed dessert.
Our probiotic kefir and farmer cheese make wonderful dessert ingredients to use, and they’re ideal for whipped-style fillings and frostings like we used in this recipe. Our farmer cheese’s thick, silky smooth texture holds up well in recipes, and it can be mixed with other ingredients of any kind since it has no added salt or sugar. Plus, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is packed with complete protein with 15 grams per 1/2 cup and contains live and active cultures to support gut health.
Lifeway Kefir’s easy-to-pour texture is the perfect stand-in for buttermilk, since its tangy, tart texture is similar due to it containing live and active cultures that produces softer, more tender recipes, or it can be used in fillings like this to replace heavy cream or regular milk. Our kefir is also a great source of protein containing 10 grams per cup, and it’s suitable for those with lactose intolerance due to the fermentation process.
Fresh berries brighten up this trifle, and they contribute an array of heart-healthy compounds like polyphenols, plus antioxidants such as vitamin C, along with gut-nourishing fiber, and a naturally sweet flavor. No summer dessert is complete without them, but desserts are even better when Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese join the party!
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 3 hours 30 mins Servings: 10Ingredients
Whipped Cheese and Kefir Filling:
- 4 cups Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/2 - 1 tsp. vanilla
- pinch of salt
Raspberry Mixture:
- 5 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (or alternative)
- 2 tbsp. natural orange juice
Other:
- 24 ladyfingers, broken into 1-inch pieces
Decorations/Toppings:
- 1/2-1 cup freshly sliced strawberries
- 1/2-1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
- Prepare the Whipped Cheese and Kefir Filling: blend the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until creamy, then set aside.
- Add the raspberries to a large bowl, then add the powdered sugar and orange juice, and mash slightly just enough to make a macerated purée. Set aside.
- Line a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper. Add half the ladyfingers to the bottom, then layer with half the whipped farmer cheese and kefir mixture. Add the remaining ladyfingers on top, the remaining portion of the whipped farmer cheese and kefir mixture.
- Decorate the top with berries to look like a flag. Refrigerate for 3 hours, remove from the pan and place on a cake plate, then slice and enjoy!
