Make the cream cheese filling.
- Thaw the whipped topping according to the package directions. And soften the cream cheese to room temperature.
- Add softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a hand mixer with the beater attachment, beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 8-ounce tub of whipped topping and beat on low speed until mixed in. Set aside
Prepare the berries
- Remove the tops and cores from the strawberries, slice them, and put them in a bowl.
- Place the washed blueberries in a separate bowl.
- Whisk the honey and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon to the blueberries and gently stir to coat them. Add the remaining lemon honey mixture to the bowl of sliced strawberries. Stir gently to coat them.
Prepare the cake
- Tear angel food cake into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Assemble the trifle
- Use a silicone spatula to spread half of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of the trifle dish.
- Add half of the angel food cake pieces
- Add ½ of the strawberry slices and ½ of the blueberries.
- Add the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Add the remaining half of the cake pieces.
- Add the remaining strawberry slices and blueberries.
- Top with 1 8-ounce container of whipped topping.
- Cover with plastic wrap (see note).
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 1 day before serving.