This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a delicious and easy dessert to serve at your next gathering. It’s light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness!
If you love this strawberry dessert try my Strawberry Pretzel Dessert that’s perfect for summer cookouts or my Strawberry Lemon Dream Dessert that super creamy and delicious!
A strawberry shortcake trifle is a perfect summer time dessert. It’s easy to put together and the flavors are amazing. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and served when you want.
What is a Trifle?
A trifle is a dessert consisting of layered ingredients, like whipped cream, cake, fruit, and nuts, that are set in a bowl or pie crust. They’re typically easy to make and delicious.
What You’ll Need to Make This Trifle
- Angel Food Cake – can be homemade, store bought or box mix. If using a box mix you will also need ingredients listed on box.
- Strawberries – fresh strawberries and sliced.
- Whipped Topping – can make your own or use a large tub of cool whip.
Variations of a Trifle
- Try different fruits – raspberries, blackberries or blueberries would be delicious in a trifle.
- Try different types of cakes – can also use pound cake or sponge cake.
- Add pudding – add a layer of pudding in between layers for a more creamy cake. You can use flavors such as vanilla, lemon or even chocolate.
- Add nuts – add a few tablespoons of chops after each cake layer for a bit of crunch.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
- Prepare Cake – Cut cake into 1″ cubes.
- Prep Strawberries – Rinse, hull and slice.
- Prepare Whipped Topping – Make your own or thaw out a large tub of cool whip.
- Layer the Trifle – Follow the steps below to layer your trifle.
How to Layer a Trifle
- Layer the base of your trifle with cake.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by a layer of whipped topping.
- Add a layer of cake, then sliced strawberries, followed by a heaping layer of whipped topping.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
How long can a trifle stay in the fridge?
A trifle can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to cover it with plastic wrap.
Can you use frozen strawberries in a trifle?
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries in a trifle. Just make sure they are thawed out before layering.
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake, cut into 1" cubes
- 2 lbs strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- 1 large tub whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare Cake - Cut cake into 1" cubes.
- Prep Strawberries - Rinse, hull and slice.
- Prepare Whipped Topping - Make your own or thaw out a large tub of cool whip.
- Layer the Trifle - Follow the steps below to layer your trifle.
How to Layer a Trifle
- Layer the base of your trifle with cake.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by a layer of whipped topping.
- Add a layer of cake, then sliced strawberries, followed by a heaping layer of whipped topping.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Variations of a Trifle
- Try different fruits - raspberries, blackberries or blueberries would be delicious in a trifle.
- Try different types of cakes - can also use pound cake or sponge cake.
- Add pudding - add a layer of pudding in between layers for a more creamy cake. You can use flavors such as vanilla, lemon or even chocolate.
- Add nuts - add a few tablespoons of chops after each cake layer for a bit of crunch.
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