Strawberry Shortcake Trifle (Printable)

Luscious dessert layers of sweet strawberries, soft shortcake, and fluffy whipped cream ready for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shortcake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

11 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
12 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet to form 8 biscuits. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
06 - Combine strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let macerate for at least 20 minutes to release juices.
07 - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
08 - In a large trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer half of the shortcake pieces, half the strawberries with juices, and half the whipped cream. Repeat layers.
09 - Finish with a decorative layer of whipped cream and a few reserved strawberry slices on top.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast of tender cake, juicy berries, and light cream creates the perfect balance in every single spoonful
  • You can assemble everything ahead of time and let the flavors meld together in the refrigerator
  • Guestes always think you spent hours on something that actually comes together quite simply
02 -
  • Overmixing the shortcake dough will make it tough, so stir just until everything comes together
  • The trifle actually tastes better after sitting for a few hours, so do not feel rushed to serve it immediately
  • If your whipped cream is not holding its shape, your cream or bowl might not be cold enough
03 -
  • Reserve a few of the prettiest strawberry slices for the top layer
  • Taste your whipped cream before adding all the powdered sugar, as some brands of cream are naturally sweeter

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