Although I've never had an authentic English strawberry trifle, I bet this one comes pretty dang close! Jacob, when he lived in England, absolutely loved this dessert and I guess there's a good reason why! Layers of vanilla pudding, whipped cream, strawberries and cake drenched in strawberry jam make up this luscious treat. Although this dessert is fairly simple to make, it is so delicious and never fails to impress!
Strawberry trifle is the perfect dessert to serve after a hearty English roast, but I'll warn you it is pretty rich so take it easy on the portions (my stomach is still mad at me for eating too much!) Trifle is also commonly made with chocolate pudding (or custard) and a variety of fruits including raspberries, blueberries and bananas. Don't be afraid to experiment and change this recipe up a bit!
💭 FAQs
Yes! While angel food or white cake works are my preference, you can also use pound cake or sponge cake if preferred.
Yes, you can prepare the trifle a few hours ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just be sure to add the whipped cream layer last to keep it fresh and fluffy.
Yes, you can definitely use store-bought whipped cream to save time. But homemade whipped cream will give the trifle a fresher taste and better texture.
Yes! Feel free to add other berries like blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for extra flavor and color.
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📋 Recipe
Strawberry Trifle
Ingredients
- 12 ounces angel food or white cake prepared
- ½ cup Strawberry jam
- 16 oz. whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 6 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups of milk
- 2 cups of strawberries
Instructions
- Cut an angel food or white cake into bite size pieces. Spoon a small teaspoonful of strawberry jam on each piece.
- Prepare whipped cream by placing whipping cream, vanilla and powdered sugar in a large bowl and mix for 2-3 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions.
- Slice strawberries and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
- In a trifle bowl (the one I used was pretty small, I had leftover ingredients so you may want to use a larger bowl or multiple bowls), start by layering the cake pieces on the bottom, followed by strawberries, pudding and whipped cream. Continue the layers until the bowl is full.
- Strawberries can be placed on the top layer of whipped cream for decoration.
- Enjoy!
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