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Easy Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe with Homemade Whipped Cream

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A light and easy strawberry shortcake trifle layered with fresh strawberries, pound cake, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: a few drops almond extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to macerate.
  2. Cut the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Trim edges if too crusty or dry.
  3. Pour cold heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a trifle dish or bowl, layer half of the pound cake cubes evenly on the bottom.
  5. Spoon half of the macerated strawberries and their syrup over the cake layer.
  6. Spread about half of the whipped cream over the strawberries using a spatula.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  9. Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra strawberry slices.

Notes

Chill heavy cream and mixing bowl before whipping for best results. Do not overwhip cream to avoid turning it into butter. Let strawberries macerate to release natural juices. Chill assembled trifle at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute pound cake with gluten-free cake. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, whipped cream, summer dessert, easy dessert, fresh strawberries, pound cake

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