Can I make this trifle the day before serving?

Yes and it is actually one of the most ideal make-ahead desserts imaginable. All components can be made and stored separately up to 1 day before assembly or the entire trifle can be assembled the evening before serving and refrigerated overnight covered with plastic wrap. The overnight rest allows the layers to meld beautifully and the flavors to deepen and integrate in a way that makes the trifle taste even more complete and delicious the next day.

What can I use instead of a trifle dish?

Any large clear glass bowl works as a substitute for a dedicated trifle dish. A large glass salad bowl, a glass punch bowl, or even individual glass jars or serving glasses for individual portion trifles all work beautifully and allow the gorgeous layered presentation to be visible through the sides. A clear vessel is essential as the visual impact of the visible strata is the most distinctive and beautiful element of the trifle format.

Can I use store-bought whipped topping instead of homemade whipped cream?

Yes. Thawed Cool Whip or other whipped topping can be substituted for the homemade whipped cream in the same quantity. It holds its structure for longer than homemade whipped cream in the refrigerator which makes it a practical choice for a trifle that needs to hold its shape for an extended period. The flavor is noticeably sweeter and less fresh-tasting than homemade but the finished trifle will still be beautiful and genuinely delicious.

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Easy Beautiful Summer Dessert Recipe

Name: Strawberry Shortcake Trifle The Most Beautiful and Easy Summer Dessert You Will Make
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: PT-497460H24M5S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1/4 tsp Baking Soda; 2 3/4 tsp Baking Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter room temperature; 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 4 Egg Whites; 3 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk; 1 lb Fresh Strawberries pureed for sauce; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for sauce; 3/4 tsp Vanilla Extract for sauce; 2 3/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream cold; 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract for whipped cream; 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries chopped for assembly

Description

The most beautiful Strawberry Shortcake Trifle made with moist vanilla cake layers fresh chopped strawberries a quick cooked strawberry sauce and billowy fresh whipped cream layered twice in a glass trifle dish into the most stunning and completely effortless make-ahead summer dessert that feeds a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups All-Purpose Flour

1/4 tsp Baking Soda

2 3/4 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Salt

1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter room temperature

2 cups Granulated Sugar

4 Egg Whites

3 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 1/2 cups Whole Milk

1 lb Fresh Strawberries pureed for sauce

1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for sauce

3/4 tsp Vanilla Extract for sauce

2 3/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream cold

1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

1 tbsp Vanilla Extract for whipped cream

2 lbs Fresh Strawberries chopped for assembly

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

3. Beat butter and sugar 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

4. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat until combined.

5. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternating with milk in 2 additions mixing just until combined.

6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

7. Combine strawberry puree, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Cool completely.

8. Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.

9. Cut cooled cake into pieces. Layer half in bottom of trifle dish.

10. Add half the chopped strawberries, half the strawberry sauce, half the whipped cream.

11. Repeat layers with remaining cake, strawberries, sauce, and piped whipped cream on top.

12. Decorate with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert, Trifle
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 840
Sugar: 73g
Sodium: 274mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 28g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 102g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 127mg

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