Description
A layered dessert featuring strawberries, cake, and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (10.75 ounce) package pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and water. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries release their juices.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- In a trifle bowl or individual serving glasses, layer the ingredients: start with a layer of pound cake cubes, followed by a layer of the strawberry mixture (including juice), and then a layer of the cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of the cream cheese mixture.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs if desired.
Notes
- For a quicker version, you can use store-bought pound cake and pre-made whipped topping.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the strawberries based on their sweetness.
- Ensure all dairy ingredients are cold for best whipping results.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: strawberry trifle, shortcake trifle, layered dessert, no-bake dessert, easy dessert, fruit dessert