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Close up of a classic strawberry trifle layered in a clear glass dessert bowl showing yellow pound cake and sliced strawberries.

The Ultimate Strawberry Trifle: A Classic Layered Masterpiece

This SEO-optimized Strawberry Trifle recipe features cubed yellow pound cake, fresh bright red sliced strawberries, creamy pale yellow vanilla pudding, and fluffy white whipped cream layered in a clear glass bowl.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Trifle Ingredients
  • 1 loaf yellow pound cake 16 oz (450g), cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries 450g, mostly sliced, reserving one whole strawberry with leaves
  • 2 cups whole milk 480ml, for the pudding
  • 4 large egg yolks Provides a pale yellow color
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch 24g
  • 1 tbsp butter 15g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream 360ml, chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar 15g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml

Equipment

  • 1 Clear glass dessert bowl Essential for presenting the distinct layers.
  • 1 Saucepan For simmering the vanilla pudding.
  • 1 Electric mixer For whipping the heavy cream to stiff peaks.

Method
 

Assembly Instructions
  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Chill for 2 hours.
  2. Cube the yellow pound cake into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. Slice the fresh strawberries, reserving one perfect whole berry with green leaves.
  3. Beat the chilled heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy stiff peaks form.
  4. Place the cubed yellow pound cake in the bottom of a clear glass bowl. Press a ring of sliced strawberries against the glass. Spread the thick layer of pale yellow pudding over the cake. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  5. Garnish the center with the reserved whole fresh strawberry with green leaves. Chill for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Chill Your Equipment: Place mixing bowl in freezer for 15 minutes before making whipped cream.
Prevent Pudding Skin: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the hot pudding.