The Best Ever Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
This delightful Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a layered dessert featuring angel food cake, macerated strawberries, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. It's an elegant and easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen sliced strawberries (thawed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package frozen angel food cake (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish (optional))
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let macerate for 15 minutes.
- Prepare vanilla pudding with milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Let thicken for 5 minutes.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Layer cake cubes in a trifle bowl.
- Spoon half the strawberries and juice over the cake.
- Spread half the vanilla pudding over the strawberries.
- Top with half the whipped cream.
- Repeat layers: cake, strawberries, pudding, whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use pound cake instead of angel food cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 200mg