Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe Easy 5-Minute Dessert with Fresh Whipped Cream
A quick and easy dessert combining layers of fluffy whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and tender pound cake, perfect for any occasion and ready in under five minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 oz (170–225 g) pound cake, cubed
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- 2–3 tablespoons (25–38 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and hull about 2 cups (300 g) of fresh strawberries. Slice them into even pieces. If berries are less sweet, sprinkle 1 tablespoon (12 g) of sugar over them and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Cut about 6-8 oz (170-225 g) of pound cake into bite-sized cubes, roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) square.
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream into a chilled bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons (25-38 g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- In serving glasses or a trifle bowl, layer 1/3 of the pound cake cubes, followed by a layer of macerated strawberries with juices, then a generous layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers twice more, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Optionally, sprinkle lemon zest or garnish with whole strawberries. Chill the trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep mixing bowl and beaters chilled before whipping cream for best results. Assemble just before serving or within a few hours to prevent cake from becoming too soggy. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cake. Adjust sugar to taste depending on strawberry sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250 ml)
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 1820
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Protein: 35
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, whipped cream, easy dessert, quick dessert, pound cake, fresh strawberries