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Easy Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring layers of creamy whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and crumbled shortcakes or biscuits. This trifle is light, refreshing, and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 store-bought or homemade shortcakes or biscuits, crumbled into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • Optional: zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Rinse, hull, and slice 4 cups of fresh strawberries. Optionally toss with 1 teaspoon sugar and lemon zest and macerate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Whip 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep the texture light and airy.
  5. In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer about 1 cup crumbled shortcakes, then a generous layer of the creamy mixture, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat layers ending with a cream layer on top (about 3 layers total).
  6. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  7. Optional: Garnish with whole or halved strawberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest just before serving.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Macerate strawberries with sugar and lemon zest to enhance flavor. Brush shortcakes with milk or strawberry syrup if dry. Assemble close to serving time and chill at least 1 hour. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days; best eaten fresh.

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