Easy Zero-Waste Strawberry Pound Cake Trifle
A simple, quick, and delicious summer dessert that layers pound cake, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream for a fresh and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 g) pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups (about 300 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1½ cups (360 ml) whipped cream, lightly sweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: drizzle of strawberry jam for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently and let sit for 10-15 minutes until juicy and glossy.
- Whip the cream: In a large bowl, pour cold heavy cream and add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
- Prepare the pound cake: Cut pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Day-old cake is preferred for better absorption of juices.
- Assemble the trifle: Layer pound cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon macerated strawberries and some syrup over the cake, then add a generous layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers until bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and chill: Decorate with whole or halved strawberries and fresh mint leaves if desired. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use day-old pound cake for better absorption of strawberry juices. Chill the trifle for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent grainy texture. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free pound cake. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free pound cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the trifle bo
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 32.5
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 4
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