strawberry shortcake
Strawberry shortcake trifle is a delicious layered dessert featuring fresh strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and fluffy angel food cake cubes.
Servings: 12
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries cut into quarters (approximately 4½ cups)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup strawberry preserves
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 can (7 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- 1 whole angel food cake cut into bite sized cubes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and preserves. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with a hand mixer. Fold in whipped cream.
- To assemble: In a large trifle bowl, add one third of the angel food cake, one third of the strawberry mixture, and one third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat the layers two more times.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
This dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. For a festive twist, try substituting blueberries for strawberries to make a red, white, and blue trifle.