Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Shortcake Trifles, a perfect summer dessert that artfully layers fresh strawberries, light vanilla cake, and fluffy whipped cream. This elegant treat not only pleases the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds with every spoonful, evoking nostalgia for traditional strawberry shortcake. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, this dessert is ideal for any gathering or celebration. Whether you’re entertaining guests at a barbecue or treating your family on a weeknight, these trifles are bound to impress and satisfy cravings for something sweet.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Vanilla cake (store-bought or homemade)
- Heavy whipping cream
- Granulated sugar
- Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Slice them and mix with 1 tablespoon of sugar; let sit for 10 minutes to enhance sweetness.
- Bake the Cake: If using homemade, bake a vanilla cake according to your recipe or use store-bought. Once cool, cut into small cubes.
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifles: In serving glasses, layer cubed cake, sliced strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until glasses are filled.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate assembled trifles for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg