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Easy Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A simple and delicious layered dessert featuring pound cake, macerated strawberries, and a creamy cream cheese whipped topping. Perfect for quick summer gatherings and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pound cake, store-bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups (about 600 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the Strawberries (10 minutes): Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon zest if using. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to release juices.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream (15 minutes): Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese until combined and fluffy.
  3. Cut the Pound Cake (5 minutes): Chop pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Layer the Trifle (10 minutes): In a trifle bowl, layer pound cake cubes, macerated strawberries with syrup, and a generous spoonful of the cream cheese whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with cream on top.
  5. Chill and Serve (at least 1 hour): Refrigerate assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake absorb strawberry syrup. Garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream to avoid grainy texture. Use softened cream cheese to prevent lumps. Macerate strawberries to enhance flavor and moisture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Can substitute pound cake with angel food cake, yellow cake, or ladyfingers. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, summer dessert, creamy dessert, pound cake, easy dessert, layered dessert

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