A stunning layered dessert that looks like it took hours — but comes together fast. Fresh strawberries, fluffy cream, and soft cake soak into each other to create the perfect spoonful every time.

✨ Why This Recipe Works

Uses simple ingredients but tastes bakery-quality
Easy to assemble — no baking required
Perfect make-ahead dessert (gets even better overnight)
Gorgeous presentation for parties, holidays, and BBQs

🧾 Ingredients

For the Strawberry Layer

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Layer

2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
OR 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed (easy shortcut)

For the Cake Layer

Choose one of these:

1 (10–12 oz) store-bought pound cake, cubed
OR angel food cake, cubed
OR vanilla sponge cake, cubed
OPTIONAL: ¼ cup strawberry jam (warmed) to brush on the cake for more flavor

🍓 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberries

In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Toss gently and let sit 10 minutes until juicy.
- This creates a natural strawberry syrup that flavors the trifle.

2. Whip the Cream

Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Do NOT overbeat — it should be fluffy and cloud-like.
(Skip if using Cool Whip.)

3. Layer the Trifle

Use a glass trifle dish, large bowl, or even small mason jars.

Layer 1: Cake cubes
→ OPTIONAL: Brush lightly with warmed strawberry jam for extra flavor.

Layer 2: Juicy strawberries + a little syrup

Layer 3: Whipped cream

Repeat the layers 2–3 times, finishing with a thick cloud of whipped cream on top.

🎀 Finishing Touches

Top with:

Whole strawberries
Crushed vanilla cookies
A drizzle of strawberry syrup
Mint leaves

⏲ Make-Ahead & Storage

Best served after chilling 2–4 hours to let the layers soak.
Keeps well up to 2 days in the fridge.
Do not freeze — the cream will separate.

⭐ Optional High-Value Variations

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle: Add a layer of vanilla pudding.
Berry Mix Trifle: Add blueberries or raspberries.
Cheesecake Trifle: Fold 4 oz softened cream cheese into the whipped cream.
Lemon-Strawberry Trifle: Mix 2 tbsp lemon curd into each cream layer for brightness.

OTHER RECIPES

A nice strawberry dessert recipe to try !

Strawberry Dessert Recipe INGREDIENTS

1 (7-ounce) package jelly rolls, sliced
1 (3 1/2-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed - divided use
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Addition strawberries for garnish (optional)

Strawberry Dessert Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut each jelly roll into 3 slices; arrange cut sides of slices around sides and bottom of a 2 1/2-quart or trifle dish. Fill in with remaining jelly roll slices.

2. Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, using 1 1/2 cups milk; let stand 5 minutes. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.

3. Arrange half of sliced strawberries over jelly roll slices; stop with pudding mixture. Arrange remaining sliced strawberries over pudding mixture; dollop or pipe remaining whipped topping on top. Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired. The strawberry dessert recipe trifle is ready to serve. Makes about 8 servings....enjoy it !
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