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Three strawberry shortcake trifles in clear glasses on a wood board showing layered pound cake, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream topped with fresh strawberries, mint, and a gold spoon.
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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

Strawberry Shortcake Trifles layered with sugar and lemon macerated fresh strawberries, homemade vanilla whipped cream, and store bought pound cake cubed and soaked in strawberry juices. No baking, no special equipment, and ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 store-bought pound cake about 10 oz, cut into small cubes
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, toss strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release juices.
    Side by side overhead view of chopped fresh strawberries with granulated sugar added on the left and fully macerated with a spoon showing the released strawberry juices on the right.
  • In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
    Side by side overhead view of heavy whipping cream with vanilla extract in a glass bowl before whipping on the left and beaten to stiff peaks with an electric mixer on the right.
  • In 6 small glasses or jars, layer pound cake cubes, a spoonful of strawberries with juices, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until glasses are filled.
    Side by side view of a strawberry shortcake trifle being assembled with one layer of whipped cream on the left and fully layered with a generous whipped cream top on the right.
  • Refrigerate trifles for 30 minutes if you’d like them cold and for flavors to meld. Top with extra strawberries and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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