Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
A quick and easy layered dessert combining fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender cake, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pound pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries by tossing sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to release juices.
- Prepare the whipped cream by chilling the mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Beat 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Cube the pound cake or angel food cake into 1-inch pieces.
- Assemble the trifle by layering cake cubes, macerated strawberries with juices, and whipped cream in a trifle bowl or large glass bowl. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top. Reserve some strawberries for garnish.
- Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours) before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak up juices.
Notes
Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not overwhip cream to avoid turning it into butter. Let the trifle chill for at least 1 hour to meld flavors. If strawberries are very watery, drain some juice but reserve a tablespoon or two to drizzle over cake layers. Folding whipped cream gently keeps it light and airy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the trifle bo
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, easy dessert, layered dessert, summer dessert, whipped cream, pound cake, angel food cake