Layers of buttery pound cake, juicy strawberries, and sweet whipped cream make this strawberry shortcake trifle a tasty no-fuss summer treat!
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There’s just something special about a stroll through the farmers market, checking out all the fresh, in-season fruits and veggies.
Spotting those juicy strawberries is always a win—perfect for whipping up a sweet summer dessert like a tasty strawberry shortcake trifle.
I’m sharing this delicious trifle recipe for the last day of #SummerDessertWeek. I hope you have followed along this week and found some new recipes to try. I sure did!
Once you check out this easy summer dessert, be sure to visit the other talented bloggers participating this week. You will find the links at the bottom of this post.
Why This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe is a Must Try
- Easy to Make: No complicated steps—just simple layering of cake, berries, and whipped cream.
- Crowd-Pleasing Dessert: Perfect for parties, potlucks, or holidays—everyone loves it!
- Fresh & Flavorful: Juicy strawberries and moist pound cake create the ultimate sweet summer combo.
- Beautiful Presentation: Served in a trifle dish, it looks as good as it tastes.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep it in advance and chill until ready to serve—stress-free entertaining!
Ingredients Needed for Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this summer dessert (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).
- Strawberries
- Pound Cake
- Vanilla Pudding
- Cool Whip
- Milk
- Sugar
I’m all about quick and easy dessert recipes, especially in the summer when it is too hot to turn on the oven. This trifle recipe checks all the boxes.
You only need 6 simple ingredients to make it and you can use a store-bought pound cake to save even more time.
Of course, you can also use your favorite homemade cake recipe, but in a pinch store-bought works just fine.
Tips for Making Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Slice strawberries ahead of time: Let them sit with a little sugar to bring out their natural juices and enhance flavor. Pour the juice on top of the pound cake for a bit of extra sweetness.
Fold in Whipped Cream: Prepare the pudding mixture and fold in the whipped cream, then let both the pudding and strawberries chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Layer neatly: For a beautiful presentation, alternate layers of cake, whipped cream mixture and berries, evenly in a clear trifle dish.
Chill before serving: Letting the trifle sit in the fridge for a couple of hours helps the flavors meld together perfectly. It’s even better the next day!
That’s all there is to it; a summer classic perfect to enjoy with friends and family at your next summer barbecue!
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SUMMER DESSERT WEEK
Welcome to this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’ve got 10 spectacular bloggers/ blogs creating some of the best summer desserts this week and sharing the recipes!
We will be sharing our recipes on our blogs (some of those recipe links posted in this post) and on social media with the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek
We hope you’ll find some new favorite recipes this week and have fun with us as we celebrate summer!
- No-Churn Banana Nutella Swirl Ice Cream from Big Bear’s Wife
- Strawberry Blueberry Cheesecake Dip from Semi-Homemade Recipes
- Blueberry Shortcakes with Lime and Ginger from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
- Preserved Lemon Loaf Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle from Our Crafty Mom
- Iced Salted Caramel Latte from Easy Recipes For One
- Strawberry Fluff Fuit Dip from For the Love of Food
- Root Beer Float Caramels from Sweet ReciPEAs
Thanks for stopping by. Happy baking!
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe
This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a dreamy, no-fuss dessert layered with fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and sweet whipped cream. It’s the perfect treat for summer parties, potlucks, or anytime you want a refreshing and beautiful dessert.
Ingredients
- 32 oz Fresh Strawberries
- 16 oz Container Pound Cake
- Large Package of Vanilla Instant Pudding
- 3 Cups of Milk (for pudding)
- 8 oz Tub of Cool Whip
- 1/2 Cup of Sugar
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries into quarters and toss them in sugar to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Toss again after 15 minutes.
- Prepare the pudding and fold in the cool whip. Place in the refrigerator until set.
- Slice the pound cake into small cubes.
- Layer the ingredients into the trifle bowl with the pound cake on the bottom, topped with strawberry juice, followed by the pudding mixture and then a layer of strawberries.
- Repeat this layer a second time. Top with strawberries.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 294Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 5g
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