Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring airy angel food cake cubes, fresh strawberry sauce, and a luscious Greek yogurt whipped cream. It’s a refreshing and sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Angel Food Cake
- 1 Angel Food Cake (cut into 1″ cubes; approximately 1 lb 10 oz)
Strawberry Sauce
- 4 cups strawberries (quartered, divided)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine half of the quartered strawberries (2 cups), granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering mixture. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Whip Cream Mixture: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the Greek yogurt to create a creamy yogurt whipped cream mixture. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large transparent trifle bowl or individual serving glasses, start by layering a portion of angel food cake cubes. Spoon a layer of the cooled strawberry sauce over the cake, then add a layer of the yogurt whipped cream. Repeat the layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a topping of fresh strawberries reserved from the initial 4 cups.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- This strawberry shortcake trifle combines light angel food cake with a tangy Greek yogurt whipped cream and sweet, fresh strawberry sauce for a refreshing dessert.
- Ensure the strawberry sauce is fully cooled before layering to prevent soggy cake.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Angel food cake can be replaced with store-bought version to save time.
- Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 311 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
