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Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Mascarpone Whip

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A quick and easy strawberry shortcake trifle featuring layers of macerated strawberries, soft cake cubes, and a light mascarpone whip. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings or last-minute dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2–3 tablespoons (25–38 g) sugar
  • 6–8 ounces (170–225 g) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 8 ounces (225 g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar
  • Optional: splash of almond extract or lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries by tossing sliced strawberries with 2-3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to release juice.
  2. Cut pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Optionally, lightly toast cubes in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes to add texture and prevent sogginess.
  3. Make the mascarpone whip by combining mascarpone cheese, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl. Whip with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 10 minutes.
  4. Layer the trifle by placing cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon macerated strawberries and juice over the cake. Add a thick layer of mascarpone whip. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with mascarpone on top.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake soak up the strawberry syrup before serving.

Notes

Keep mascarpone and cream cold for best whipping results. Do not overwhip mascarpone whip to avoid separation. Lightly toast cake cubes to prevent sogginess. Assemble ahead and add fresh strawberries on top before serving for best presentation. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days; avoid freezing.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, mascarpone whip, easy dessert, summer dessert, quick dessert, layered dessert

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