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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe

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🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

✔️ Light, fruity & refreshing
✔️ No baking (if using store-bought cake)
✔️ Perfect for entertaining
✔️ Easy to customize

🧾 Ingredients

For the Layers:

  • 1 pound pound cake, angel food cake, or vanilla sponge cake, cubed
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

For the Whipped Cream Layer:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for a cheesecake-style cream layer)
  • Strawberry jam or glaze (to drizzle between layers)
  • Mint leaves or extra berries (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Prep the Strawberries

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice.
  2. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate (they’ll release delicious juices!).

🔸 Step 2: Make the Whipped Cream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Optional: Fold in cream cheese for a thicker, tangier filling.

🔸 Step 3: Assemble the Trifle

In a trifle bowl or individual cups, layer the ingredients:

  • 🥮 Cake cubes
  • 🍓 Strawberries + juices
  • 🍦 Whipped cream

Repeat layers until the bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream and a few pretty strawberry slices on top.

⏱️ Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled with a spoon or scoop into bowls!

🥄 Serving Tips

  • Use mini trifle glasses for individual servings
  • Make it ahead — keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours
  • Add blueberries or raspberries for a red-white-blue version

❓ FAQs

Can I make this with frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw and drain them well before using. Fresh strawberries give the best texture.

What’s the best cake for this trifle?
Pound cake for a rich base, angel food cake for light & airy, or store-bought sponge cake to save time!

Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes! Use coconut whipped cream and a dairy-free cake base.

💡 Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a stunning no-fuss dessert that’s light, fruity, and bursting with spring flavor. It’s sure to impress with minimal effort — perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or summer potlucks!

🍓 Let me know if you want a lemon version or a mini mason jar trifle idea!

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