Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Layers
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Layers
Ingredients
- 2 cup Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 loaf Pound Cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Gently toss to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to macerate, allowing the strawberries to release their juices.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the strawberries are macerating, prepare the whipped cream. In a large, chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
To assemble the trifles, start by placing a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of each serving glass or bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Spoon a generous layer of the macerated strawberries (including the juice) over the pound cake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Top the strawberries with a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers: pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream, until the glasses are filled.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Garnish the top of each trifle with a few extra strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream. For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Layers
Ingredients
- 2 cup Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 loaf Pound Cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Gently toss to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to macerate, allowing the strawberries to release their juices.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the strawberries are macerating, prepare the whipped cream. In a large, chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
To assemble the trifles, start by placing a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of each serving glass or bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Spoon a generous layer of the macerated strawberries (including the juice) over the pound cake.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Top the strawberries with a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers: pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream, until the glasses are filled.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Garnish the top of each trifle with a few extra strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream. For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min