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Easy Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups Recipe to Impress

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A quick and easy dessert featuring layers of moist pound cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream served in individual cups. Perfect for any occasion and ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or preserves

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull 2 cups (about 300g) of fresh strawberries. Slice them thinly and set aside. If berries aren’t sweet, sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice about 8 ounces (225g) of pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes if possible. Pour 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream into bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. In each cup, layer 2-3 cubes of pound cake, a spoonful of sliced strawberries, and a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat layers once more, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  5. Optionally, add a small spoonful of strawberry jam between layers for extra berry flavor.
  6. Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve soft peaks easily. Use ripe, firm strawberries to avoid watery layers. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut whipped cream and use dairy-free cake. Assemble ahead but add whipped cream topping just before serving for freshness.

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