Prepare Pudding:
In a medium mixing bowl, add 2 cups cold milk, add the instant vanilla pudding mix, whisk together for 2 minutes and set aside for 5 minutes to set in the refrigerator.
Prepare Cream Cheese Layer:
In a medium-large mixing bowl, add the Neufchatel/cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and lemon juice. Using a hand-held electric mixer, mix together until combined, set aside.
Assemble:
Arrange 1/2 the angel food cubes around the bottom of the trifle container.
Arrange a little less than 1/3 of the 3 types of berries in 1 even layer. I suggest arranging the blackberries and red berries in an alternating pattern, if using a clear, glass trifle container.
Add half the Neufchatel/cream cheese layer, spread evenly with an offset spatula or baking spatula.
Add half the vanilla pudding mixture, spread evenly.
Repeat until you have 2 layers each of angel food cake, berries, cream cheese, vanilla pudding and 3 layers of mixed berries.
Top the last layer of berries with Cool Whip in the center. Use an offset or baking spatula to form a “pillow” and garnish with the last of the berries and optional mint sprigs.
Serve in individual parfait glasses.
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