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Strawberry Trifle Recipe: A Delightful Layered Dessert

Strawberry Trifle
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A showstopping English dessert with layers of vanilla custard, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and sponge cake soaked in strawberry syrup. Light yet indulgent!

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake Layer:
  • 1 (16 oz) pound cake or sponge cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 2 tbsp orange liqueur or orange juice
  • For the Fruit Layer:
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (reserve 5 whole for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the Custard:
  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Topping:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Garnish:
  • Mint leaves
  • White chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Macerate Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare Custard: Whisk pudding mix with milk and vanilla for 2 minutes until thick. Chill 5 minutes.
  3. Soak Cake: Mix jam with liqueur/juice. Gently toss cake cubes in mixture.
  4. Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
  5. Layer Trifle: In a clear glass bowl:
    1. 1/2 cake cubes
    2. 1/2 strawberries (with juices)
    3. All custard
    4. Remaining cake
    5. Remaining strawberries
    6. Whipped cream
  6. Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours (best overnight).
  7. Garnish: Top with reserved whole strawberries, mint, and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

  • Time-saver: Use store-bought angel food cake and custard
  • Adult version: Substitute 1 tbsp Grand Marnier for the orange juice
  • Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance (add whipped cream topping last)
  • Individual servings: Layer in mason jars or parfait glasses

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/strawberry-trifle-delicious-desser-recipe/

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