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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle: The Ultimate Creamy Layered Dessert Everyone Loves

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Creamy and refreshing Strawberry Shortcake Trifle layered with soft pound cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, pudding, and rich cheesecake filling. This elegant dessert is perfect for holidays, parties, BBQs, and summer celebrations.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cake, cubed
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup strawberry glaze
  • Shortbread cookies for topping (optional)
  • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
  • White chocolate curls for topping (optional)
  • Strawberry jam (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the strawberries.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened.
  5. Cube pound cake into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Layer cake cubes into the bottom of a trifle dish.
  7. Add whipped filling, pudding, and strawberries over the cake.
  8. Repeat the layers until the dish is filled.
  9. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
  10. Top with whipped cream, strawberries, mint, or white chocolate before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh strawberries create the best flavor.
  • Chill the trifle before serving for best texture.
  • Pound cake holds layers beautifully.
  • Dry strawberries well to avoid watery layers.
  • Use clear serving dishes for beautiful presentation.
  • Add garnishes before serving.
  • Angel food cake can replace pound cake.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Homemade whipped cream creates richer flavor.
  • Perfect make-ahead party dessert.

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