How to Make a Strawberry Trifle

For strawberry shortcake lovers, a strawberry trifle dessert is a delicious twist on a classic dessert. This recipe is easy to make, and it is perfect for a spring picnic or backyard barbecue. You will want to use fresh strawberries for the best results.

Things You'll Need

• Baked white or yellow cake
• Strawberry jam
• Instant vanilla pudding
• Whipped cream
• Fresh sliced strawberries

Instructions

1. Prepare a sheet cake or angel food cake following the recipe on the box. Allow the cake to cool before slicing into small squares.

2. Make the instant vanilla pudding following the recipe on the box while the cake is cooling.

3. Gather the remaining ingredients and a trifle bowl.

4. Layer the ingredients in the following order: cake squares, strawberry jam and vanilla pudding. Repeat the process two more times and then spread the whipped cream on top.

5. Sprinkle fresh sliced strawberries on the top of the trifle.

6. Refrigerate until time to serve the dessert.

Tips & Warnings

• For a lighter recipe, make a light sheet cake by replacing the vegetable oil with applesauce. You can also replace the instant vanilla pudding with a sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, and the whipped cream with light or fat free whipped cream.

• Substitute a glass trifle bowl for any large glass or crystal bow that will allow you to see the layers of the trifle.

• Serve the trifle with extra sliced strawberries and a mint leaf on the side for decoration.