Description
An elegant dessert featuring layers of pound cake, glistening strawberries, and billowy whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound pound cake, cut into cubes
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer half of the pound cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish or individual cups.
- Spread half of the strawberry jam over the cake, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Add half of the whipped cream on top with a gentle hand.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with mint leaves.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This trifle can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, making it a great option for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg