This strawberry shortcake trifle is easy to make with layers of pound cake, sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This classic dessert is perfect for summer!
Place a medium-large-sized mixing bowl and the beaters into the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Dissolve the gelatin in a small bowl with the water. Let sit a few minutes until thickened. Microwave about 10 seconds until it turns back to liquid.
Pour the cream, sugar, and vanilla into the chilled bowl. Beat on low until the ingredients are mixed together, then beat on high until a soft peak forms, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly mix in the liquid gelatin while the beaters are on. Beat until a stiff peak forms.
Strawberry Trifle
To assemble the trifle, distribute half of the pound cake into the bottom of the trifle. Sprinkle half the strawberries over the top, then add a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat with remaining pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream until complete.
Notes
Strawberry Trifle Cups:To assemble the trifle in cups, distribute half of the pound cake evenly between 12 individual serving glasses. Sprinkle half the strawberries over the top, then add a dollop of whipped cream to each cup. Repeat with remaining pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream. You can cut the recipe in half to make 6 small cups. Variations:
I love to use pound cake because it is sturdier, but vanilla cake or angel food cake taste great as well.
You can also swap out the berries, if you prefer blueberries or raspberries.
If you would like for the strawberries to have more of a syrup, you can sprinkle sugar over top of the strawberries 15 minutes before adding.
Make-ahead: Assemble the trifle up to 2 hours in advance and store in fridge until ready to serve. Wait to add the whipped cream on top. It is definitely best served the first day. Whipped cream: The homemade stabilized whipped cream is worth the extra effort, but in a pinch store-bought cool whip will work just as well. You can also use regular whipped cream, however it tends to fall easier (still absolutely delicious just not as pretty).