Fresh strawberries and raspberries layered in whipped cream, pudding and cake.

What is a trifle?

A trifle is a traditional British dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. This is a treat that we love to make for any occasion. I was first introduced to a traditional Berry Trifle from family in England. It was something so different but so delicious. This strawberry shortcake trifle was a creation for my grandpa for his favorite dessert.

I’ve since seen many different trifles and this one is a real treat. If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert with a sophisticated look, then this is your dish! I love this recipe because it is so simple to make. This recipe calls for a plain yellow cake from a box but you could easily substitute it with an angel food cake. A batch of vanilla or cheesecake pudding with food coloring to make it pink. Finally some whipped cream and berries.

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Strawberry Shortcake Trife

Fresh strawberries and raspberries layered in whipped cream, pudding and cake.

Servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups vanilla or cheesecake instant pudding color pink with food coloring
• 3-4 cups whipped cream or cool whip
• 1 box Yellow cake mix baked and cut into cubes
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Servings Ingredients 4 cups vanilla or cheesecake instant pudding color pink with food coloring 3-4 cups whipped cream or cool whip 1 box Yellow cake mix baked and cut into cubes 1 cup fresh raspberries 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Instructions

1. Make cake according to instructions on the box. Cool and then cut into one inch cubes.
2. Wash and pat berries dry. Slice your strawberries.
3. Make the pudding according to the box. Add food coloring to make it pink.
4. Start layering beginning with pudding, cake, berries then whipped cream. Repeat 2-3 times and end with whipped cream layer.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

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A classic dessert in a sophisticated dish.

Once you have all of the layers prepared it literally takes 5 minutes to toss this all together. You will love the reactions of anyone who sees it. They always seem to think it is quite the dessert to make, secret is all in the presentation. We’ve even served them in mini cups so everyone gets their own trifle layered perfectly in every cup. This is one of our favorite summer dishes and is perfect for Valentine’s day! So give it a try! You are sure to impress!