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Homemade strawberry shortcake trifle in a glass bowl with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and pound cake cubes. Rustic, layered, and ready to serve.

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

5 from 1 vote
This easy strawberry shortcake trifle layers cake, berries, and whipped cream into a no-bake summer dessert. Perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Summer Recipes
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Pound cake Or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 lb Strawberries Hulled and sliced, reserve some whole to top
  • 3 tablespoon Granulated sugar For macerating berries
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream Chill bowl and beaters before whipping
  • 3 tablespoon Powdered sugar For sweetening whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 1 box Instant vanilla pudding Optional for added flavor and stability
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened, for stabilized cream if desired
  • Fresh mint Optional, for garnish
  • Extra berries Optional, for top layer decoration

Equipment

  • 1 Glass trifle bowl Clear, 3-quart recommended
  • 1 Electric mixer For whipping cream
  • 2–3 Mixing bowls Varying sizes for cream and berries
  • 1 Serrated knife For cutting cake cleanly
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding and layering
  • 1 Spoon or ladle To drizzle berry juices

Method
 

  1. Wash and slice strawberries; toss with sugar and let sit.
  2. Lightly mash some berries to create extra juice.
  3. Whip cream to soft peaks, add sugar and vanilla, continue to stiff peaks.
  4. (Optional) Fold in softened cream cheese for stabilized cream.
  5. Cut cake into cubes and optionally dry in oven for 15 mins.
  6. Layer cake, then spoon berry juices, add berries, and top with cream.
  7. Repeat layers 2–3 times, ending with whipped cream.
  8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  9. Garnish with whole berries and mint before serving.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.