Easy Strawberry Trifle
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with this Easy Strawberry Trifle, a delightful layered treat that's as stunning as it is simple to make. Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries, tender cubes of sponge cake or pound cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy homemade whipped cream, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and requires no cooking. Perfect for entertaining or casual family gatherings, each layer offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, enhanced by the optional addition of strawberry preserves for an extra touch of sweetness. Served in a large trifle dish or elegant individual glasses, this chilled dessert is the ideal centerpiece for summer celebrations. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, it’s as visually beautiful as it is irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh strawberries
- 400 g Pound cake or sponge cake
- 1 box Vanilla pudding mix
- 500 ml Milk (for pudding mix)
- 250 ml Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp Strawberry preserves (optional)
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into thin pieces and set aside.
Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions by combining the pudding mix with the milk. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
In a large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Cut the pound cake or sponge cake into 1-inch cubes.
Optional: If desired, gently mix the strawberry preserves with the sliced strawberries for an extra burst of flavor.
In a large trifle dish or individual dessert glasses, begin layering: Start with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom.
Add a layer of strawberries on top of the cake cubes.
Spread a layer of vanilla pudding over the strawberries.
Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pudding.
Repeat the layering process until the trifle dish is full, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Garnish the top with a few strawberry slices and mint leaves for a decorative finish.
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
