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Easy Layered Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups Recipe for a Crowd

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A quick and easy dessert featuring layers of fresh macerated strawberries, toasted shortcake cubes, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for serving a crowd at any gathering.

Ingredients

  • Store-bought shortcake biscuits or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Unsalted butter, melted (optional, to toast the cake cubes)
  • Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3 cups)
  • Granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
  • Heavy whipping cream (2 cups), chilled
  • Powdered sugar (3 tablespoons)
  • Pure vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the shortcake cubes: Cut shortcake or pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Optionally, toss cubes in melted butter and toast on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
  3. Whip the cream: Pour chilled heavy cream into a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip until stiff peaks hold. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Assemble the trifle cups: Place about 1/3 cup of shortcake cubes in the bottom of each cup. Spoon a generous layer of macerated strawberries with syrup over the cake. Add a thick dollop of whipped cream.
  5. Repeat layering until cups are full, finishing with a swirl of whipped cream on top. Garnish with a whole strawberry or mint leaf.

Notes

Always macerate strawberries to enhance sweetness and texture. Chill cream and equipment before whipping for best results. Toast cake cubes for added crunch and to prevent sogginess. Assemble close to serving time or store covered in fridge up to 1 day to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle cups, easy dessert, layered dessert, crowd-pleaser, summer dessert, whipped cream, shortcake

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