Shannon's Strawberry Trifle

Indulge in the luscious layers of Shannon’s Strawberry Trifle, a show-stopping dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This no-bake classic features light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake cubes paired with sweet macerated strawberries, creamy vanilla custard, and airy whipped cream. Each spoonful combines the perfect balance of textures and flavors, enhanced by a hint of strawberry jam for extra richness. With just 30 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this trifle is the ultimate make-ahead treat for gatherings or special occasions. Serve it chilled to highlight the vibrant strawberry flavor and velvety layers—perfect for summer celebrations or as an irresistible year-round dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

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Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

500 grams Fresh strawberries
50 grams Granulated sugar
300 grams Vanilla sponge cake
500 ml Vanilla custard
250 ml Heavy whipping cream
30 grams Powdered sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tbsp Strawberry jam

Directions

Step 1

Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thin pieces. Place the strawberries in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and gently toss. Let this sit for 10 minutes to macerate.

Step 2

Cut the vanilla sponge cake into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces, and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Do not overwhip.

Step 4

In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, start layering the ingredients. Begin with a layer of sponge cake cubes at the bottom.

Step 5

Spread one tablespoon of strawberry jam evenly over the cake layer.

Step 6

Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries (including their juices) on top of the cake cubes.

Step 7

Pour a layer of vanilla custard over the strawberries, making sure to spread it evenly to cover the layer below.

Step 8

Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the custard, smoothing it gently with a spatula.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process (sponge cake, jam, strawberries, custard, whipped cream) until all ingredients are used, ending with whipped cream as the top layer.

Step 10

For decoration, arrange a few fresh strawberry slices or whole strawberries on top of the final whipped cream layer.

Step 11

Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1668.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2910.0

Total Fat 132.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 843.8mg	0%
Sodium 1196.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 377.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 296.4g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 931.3mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1744.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 53.1%