
This strawberry trifle really does feel like three desserts in one, which is part of its charm. You get the bright, sweet flavor of strawberry jam, the soft and satisfying texture of a cookie or cake layer, and the rich, creamy finish of the whipped cream cheese mixture. Each layer brings something different to the table, so every spoonful has a mix of flavors and textures that keeps it interesting.
Another big advantage is how simple it is to put together. Even though it looks impressive when assembled in a serving dish, it doesn’t require complicated techniques or a lot of hands-on time. That makes it a great choice for gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want a dessert that feels special without being stressful.
And if you’re short on time, using commercial strawberry jam is a perfectly sensible shortcut. It saves effort while still giving you that fruity strawberry layer that ties the whole dessert together. Whether you make everything from scratch or use a few ready-made ingredients, the result is still a delicious, crowd-pleasing trifle that delivers plenty of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- Strawberries 400 gr (13 oz)
- Cookie 155 gr (5 oz)
- Cream cheese 400 gr (13 oz) – Warmed to room temperature
- Cream 33% or heavy whipping Cream 200 ml ( 6 fl) – Chilled
- Vanilla sugar 1.5 teaspoons
- Sugar 90 gr (3 oz)
- Powdered sugar 100 gr (3 oz)
Directions
Prepare Strawberry Jam
Cook’s Note: you can use ready-made jam from the store and skip this step, but you may want worm it slightly to make it more fluid.
- For this, put strawberries and sugar in the saucepan and boil (about 15 minutes at medium temperature).
- Rub through a sieve or run it the blend blender, the jam must be homogeneous.
Prepare Whipped Cheese Blend
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until soft peaks.
- Whip cream cheese
- Then, gently fold into the whipped cream blend
Fill Trifle Glasses
- Take one of the trifle glasses, and pour in some jam
- Then, put some a cookie or cookies on top.
Cook’s Note: you can use any cookies or pieces of cake you choose.
- Followed some creamed cheese blend.
- Repeat the layers until the glass is filled.
Decorate Trifle Glasses
- Decorate the trifles with fresh strawberries and mint
- For best results, this trifle should be stored in the refrigerator and given 45 minutes to an hour to chill before serving.
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