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Easy Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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A quick and easy layered dessert combining fresh strawberries, creamy filling, and pound cake, perfect for summer parties and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 store-bought loaf pound cake (about 10 oz), cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 4 cups of fresh strawberries. Slice them evenly, then toss gently with 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Cut the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Optionally, lightly toast them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream to soft peaks, then gradually add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese using a spatula, keeping it light and airy.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer one-third of the pound cake cubes, then a generous layer of the creamy filling, followed by a layer of macerated strawberries including some syrup. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with a top layer of strawberries.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the cake to soak up the cream and strawberry juices.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves. Scoop portions ensuring all layers are included.

Notes

If cream cheese is not softened, microwave for 10 seconds to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not overmix whipped cream into cream cheese to maintain airiness. Macerate strawberries for at least 10 minutes for juiciness. Assemble the night before for best flavor development. Optional toasting of pound cake adds slight crispness but is not necessary.

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

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