Best Recipe for Strawberry Trifle
A trifle is a traditional British dessert created by layering pieces of moist cake, velvety custard or whipped cream, and fresh fruit - usually assembled in a large trifle bowl. This fresh twist allows for individual servings, and the recipe can be multiplied!
Servings 4 glasses
Equipment
- 8" Round Cake Pan
- Electric Stand or Hand Mixer
- Slicing Knife
- 4 Stemless Wine Glasses
- Prep Bowls for Sliced Strawberries, Pudding, and Whipped Cream
- Measuring Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding, according to package directions. I used Jell-o Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
- 1.5 pints fresh strawberries, slivered and halved
Vanilla Cake
- 1 Baked by Blair Vanilla cupcake recipe
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, I use Vanilla Blossoms
Instructions
Cake
- Make one Baked by Blair vanilla cupcake recipe in a single 8" round pan.
- Let the cake cool while making the pudding and whipped cream.
Pudding
- Make your vanilla pudding according to the package directions.
Whipped Cream
- Add the cold heavy whipping cream, sugar, and pure vanilla extract into a cold mixing bowl.
- Whisk with a handheld or machine mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Place in the fridge, covered, until ready to assemble the trifle.
Assembling the Trifle
- Begin by layering vanilla cake along the bottom of a stemless wine glass.
- Next, spoon your vanilla pudding over the cubed cake pieces.
- Add a layer of strawberries on top of the vanilla pudding. I like to use halved strawberries to fill between layers of cake and pudding. To create a pretty design on your trifle, use slivered strawberries to line the outside of the bowl.
- Repeat steps 1-3 until you reach the top of the wine glass.
- Top with freshly-made whipped cream.
- Proceed to fill the other wine glasses with the same process.
- Admire your finished product before savoring the deliciousness!