Trifle Strawberry Shortcake
Trifle Strawberry Shortcake is the ultimate easy dessert for gatherings. With layers of buttery pound cake, juicy strawberries, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, this recipe brings together all the nostalgic flavors you love in a showstopping trifle bowl.
Equipment
- Trifle Bowl
Ingredients
Cake & Fruit
- pound cake cubed into 1-inch pieces
- fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- strawberry jam warmed for drizzling
Cream & Pudding
- whipped cream soft peaks
- vanilla pudding prepared
- chocolate shavings optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Hull and slice the strawberries. If needed, toss with sugar and lemon juice and let sit 10 minutes. Warm strawberry jam for drizzling.
- Cube pound cake into 1-inch pieces. Optionally toast cubes lightly for added texture.
- Whip cream to soft peaks, adding vanilla or powdered sugar if desired.
- In a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes, drizzle with jam, scatter strawberries, spoon pudding, and dollop whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors and set layers.
Notes
Feel free to swap pound cake for sponge cake, angel food cake, or brownies. Add a splash of amaretto or Grand Marnier between layers for a grown-up twist.