Description
Layers of moist lemon cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy goodness create a delightful twist on the classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lemon cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 cups whipped cream (optional, for layering)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by combining them with sugar and letting them macerate.
- Whip the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, optionally adding vanilla extract.
- Fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Slice the lemon cake into even squares or cubes for layering.
- Assemble the trifles by layering cake, cream cheese mixture, and macerated strawberries in cups.
- Chill the assembled trifles in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
These trifles can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, trifles, summer dessert, easy dessert, no-bake dessert