Strawberry Shortcake Trifles (Printable)
Delightful layered dessert with tender shortcake, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped topping in elegant glasses.
# What You Need:
→ Shortcake
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
→ Strawberries
08 - 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Whipped Cream
11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
12 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Stir in the buttermilk just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
04 - Drop 6 mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
05 - Cool the shortcakes completely, then cut into bite-size cubes for layering.
06 - While the shortcakes bake, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss to coat and let macerate for at least 15 minutes until juices are released.
07 - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
08 - Layer shortcake cubes, strawberries with their juices, and whipped cream in serving glasses. Repeat layers to fill each glass. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and additional fresh strawberries if desired.
09 - Serve immediately, or chill up to 2 hours before serving for best results.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The layers look stunning in clear glasses, but the recipe itself is remarkably forgiving and relaxed.
- Homemade shortcake cubes soak up strawberry juices in a way that store bought cake never will.
- You can prep every component ahead and assemble right before guests arrive.
02 -
- Warm shortcake cubes will melt your whipped cream instantly, so patience while they cool is not optional.
- Assembled trifles hold beautifully in the refrigerator for up to two hours, but beyond that the cake begins to dissolve into mush.
- A splash of orange liqueur tossed with the strawberries transforms this into an entirely different, grown up dessert worth trying.
03 -
- Dampen your fingers slightly when shaping the shortcake mounds to prevent the dough from sticking and to get smoother edges.
- Reserve a few perfect strawberry slices and a sprig of mint for the top of each glass, because people eat with their eyes first.