Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Ingredients
For the Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Shortcake Layer
- 4 store-bought shortcake biscuits, or homemade, crumbled into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fresh strawberries and granulated sugar. Gently toss to coat. Let the strawberries sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate, releasing their juices.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the strawberries are macerating, prepare the whipped cream. In a large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To assemble the trifles, take four individual serving glasses or small bowls. Start by placing a layer of crumbled shortcake biscuits at the bottom of each glass.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries over the shortcake, ensuring some of the delicious strawberry juice soaks into the biscuits.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add a generous dollop of whipped cream over the strawberry layer. Repeat the layers: shortcake, strawberries, and whipped cream, until the glasses are full, ending with a final layer of whipped cream.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Garnish each trifle with a few extra strawberry slices or a whole strawberry, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Ingredients
For the Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Shortcake Layer
- 4 store-bought shortcake biscuits, or homemade, crumbled into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fresh strawberries and granulated sugar. Gently toss to coat. Let the strawberries sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate, releasing their juices.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the strawberries are macerating, prepare the whipped cream. In a large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To assemble the trifles, take four individual serving glasses or small bowls. Start by placing a layer of crumbled shortcake biscuits at the bottom of each glass.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries over the shortcake, ensuring some of the delicious strawberry juice soaks into the biscuits.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add a generous dollop of whipped cream over the strawberry layer. Repeat the layers: shortcake, strawberries, and whipped cream, until the glasses are full, ending with a final layer of whipped cream.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish each trifle with a few extra strawberry slices or a whole strawberry, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.