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Strawberry Trifle

Strawberry Trifle

This delightful Strawberry Trifle is a layered dessert that combines refreshing strawberries, creamy vanilla custard, and light, fluffy whipped cream. A perfect treat for gatherings or a sweet finish to any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Trifle dish or large glass bowl
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided ¼ cup for strawberries, ¾ cup for whipped cream.
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups prepared vanilla pudding about one standard box.
  • 1 cup pound cake or sponge cake, cut into cubes
  • optional mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with ¼ cup of the sugar. Allow the strawberries to macerate for about 10 minutes until they are soft and juicy.
  • While the strawberries macerate, prepare the whipped cream. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, remaining ¾ cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a whisk or electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
  • In your trifle dish or large glass bowl, start layering the dessert. Begin with a layer of pound cake cubes, pressing them down gently.
  • Next, add a layer of the prepared vanilla pudding, spreading it evenly over the cake layer.
  • Follow with a layer of the macerated strawberries, spooning them over the pudding.
  • Add a layer of whipped cream, smoothing it across the strawberries.
  • Repeat the layers (cake, pudding, strawberries, whipped cream) until you've filled the dish, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  • For an elegant finish, garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few strawberry slices.
  • Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

You can substitute the cake with ladyfingers or any other cake of your choice.
Feel free to add more layers if you have a deep trifle dish or bowl.
This dessert is best enjoyed within 2 days of preparation to maintain the freshness of the strawberries.