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Shortcake Parfait Trifle

Shortcake Parfait Trifle

Layered strawberry shortcake parfait trifle with juicy berries and creamy vanilla whipped filling
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

INGREDIENTS

Strawberry layer

  • 6 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 by 4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt.

Cream layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 by 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 by 2 cup sour cream.

Cake and garnish

  • 1 lb prepared pound cake cubed
  • 1 by 2 cup strawberry jam optional
  • fresh mint for garnish.

INSTRUCTIONS

Strawberry layer

  • toss strawberries with granulated sugar lemon juice vanilla and salt
  • rest 15 minutes then stir again to release juices.

Cream layer

  • beat cream cheese powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
  • mix in sour cream
  • whip heavy cream to medium stiff peaks then fold into cream cheese mixture until light and pipeable.

Assemble and chill

  • in a trifle bowl or 8 cups layer one third cake then spoon a little strawberry juice over cake and add a thin layer of jam if using
  • add one third strawberries then one third cream
  • repeat layers ending with cream and spoon remaining strawberries on top
  • cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

1. For a firmer filling use mascarpone instead of cream cheese. For quicker prep use store bought whipped topping in place of whipped cream. Swap mixed berries for strawberries or add blueberries for a red white and blue version. If cake is very soft toast cubes briefly to help them hold shape

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g