Strawberry And Cream Trifle Cups

These alluring Strawberry Trifle cups are so simple to make with the most common ingredients in the pantry that a novice is also guaranteed to bring out this recipe successfully on the very first attempt!

With the right amount of richness, flavor, and decadence, you can really never ask for anything more perfect than these Strawberry Cream Trifle Cups as your Valentine’s day dessert.

Not only Valentine’s day, but these glamorously layered red and white beauties are also fancy enough to be served at a theme party or any other gathering around the year- summer parties, grad parties, or potlucks.

All those pretty layers look great, and the texture is entirely incomparable.

What are Strawberry And Cream Trifle Cups

Trifle is a dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake or crushed cookies, followed by fresh fruits, custard, cream filling, or even jam, and finally finished with lusciously whipped cream on the top that renders a perfect glamorous charm to the recipe.

In this recipe, a trifle is made with a delicious blend of a homemade eggless cake and juicy strawberries that perfectly complement each other to create these marvels that bewitch every eye.

Bright red strawberries are soaked in sugar and spooned over the cake layer, letting the spongy cake layer absorb all the luscious juices, making it an irresistible treat.

Finally, it is topped with strawberry slices, and fresh mint leaves to give it unique Valentine’s day vibes!

Each bite is a delicious blend of moist and tender cake slices, succulent strawberries, and creamy whipped cream that create a delightful heavenliness in every single morsel.

Reasons You’ll ♡ Strawberry And Cream Trifle Cups

This recipe is everything a dessert lover could ever ask for. You will love this heavenly creation as it is —

• A Blissful delicious dessert
• Easy to make
• A perfect crowd-pleaser
• Makes quite a statement with its drool-worthy looks
• Light and refreshing
• Can be scaled as per the requirement, and
• Has a perfect Valentine’s day dessert appeal!

Best served as a portioned dessert, people of all ages love these Mini Strawberry Shortcake Trifles.

Trust me, this gorgeous recipe is guaranteed to become quite an obsession with those who love strawberries.

Strawberry And Cream Trifle Cups Ingredient List 

Cake Layer — This is the base layer of these unique Strawberry Shortcake trifle Cups that comprises all the essential ingredients to make this recipe irresistible. The all-purpose flour, milk powder, baking powder + baking soda, yogurt, sugar, oil, and milk together create this moist and light cake that is perfect for making this recipe a winner.

I have baked this into a sheet cake which is moist and sturdy enough to hold up the weight of the other ingredients. Besides being super spongy, this cake layer soaks in all the flavors from the strawberries.

This creates a super indulgent treat that looks and tastes simply gorgeous. If you wish to turn this into a no-bake recipe, you can opt for a store-bought pound cake (with eggs or eggless), but make sure to buy a lightweight pound cake that can quickly soak up the strawberry juices and flavors. A denser cake will not soak in the flavors nicely. 

Strawberries — The star ingredient of this Strawberries and Cream Trifle recipe, strawberries add fresh flavor and blissfulness to the dessert, besides the vibrancy and the sweet aroma. Fresh, ripened, juicy strawberries create the best-tasting layer with incredible flavor.

Always select plump yet firm strawberries with vibrant colors and a sweet fragrance that promises quality flavor.

Add a little sugar to macerate them, as this is the perfect way to sweeten the berries that aren’t ripe. 

Cream layer — The luscious cream layer is a must for this Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cup recipe. We need to make a sturdier and more stabilized whipped cream layer that holds the weight of the other layers.

Whipping it well is essential, or it will tend to fall or melt away quickly, making the other layers collapse. To speed up the process, if you are running out of time, use a tub of store-bought whipped cream (cool whip).

Cool whip provides the stability of the whipped cream that this recipe needs.

Strawberry And Cream Trifle Cups Recipe Tips and Variations

Planning the recipe gives the best results — Deciding upon the way of serving this recipe somewhat contributes to its success. So, before proceeding with this recipe, decide how you plan to serve this recipe. Do you plan to serve the trifle cups as individual servings or as a big glass trifle bowl to serve a large gathering? Decide and then proceed accordingly. 

Ripe fruits render the best taste — Choose ripened strawberries that are fresh, juicy, and sweet. The sweetest strawberries make the most delicious trifle. Make sure to select the well-ripened and best-looking strawberries. The ones that are picked and packed do not ripen later. So, make sure to choose the already-ripened ones for this recipe.

Macerate strawberries for perfect sweetness — Tossing the diced strawberries in some sugar does the trick. The delicious light syrup collected in the bowl after the strawberries have been soaked for about 30 minutes makes the fruit soft and darker. This process gives the fruit some extra juiciness and sweetness, making it truly blissful. 

Save the strawberry+ sugar syrup for later — Do not discard the strawberry + sugar syrup which can be used to top the cake layer to add extra sweetness and flavor. The spongy cake layer soaks in the liquid from the strawberries and creates a delectable trifle. 

Variations for berries — Strawberries can be substituted for any other berries of your choice. Other berries combination also works just great for these trifles. Ripe plums and peaches can also be great additions. 

Use fresh berries for the best flavors — Please refrain from using frozen strawberries as they contain a lot of moisture. This extra moisture alters the recipe’s taste and makes the cake layer too soggy. Therefore, fresh should always be preferred. 

The sweetness fact — The sweetness of the cake layer in this Strawberry trifle cup is kept on the lower side as moderately sweet to balance the overall sweetness of the recipe. You can always dial back the sugar in whipped cream or the strawberry layer for less sweetness.

Cool the cake before cutting — Cooled cake slices pretty quickly and also make a sturdier base for the trifles. So, ensure that the cake has cooled down completely before cutting circles out of it. Cut the cake into thick slices, which will act as a barrier and prevent the extra juices from seeping into the spongy cake from the strawberry layer. This also prevents it from getting mushier and soggy with the juices.

Use a perfect-sized cookie cutter — To attain the perfect circles out of the cake, ensure that the cake slices are the size of the cup’s circumference. Therefore, you should use the correct size cookie cutter to cut the circles.

Substitute for cake layer — You can opt for a crushed cookie layer, brownie crumbs, or even a store-bought angel food cake or any pound cake instead of baking your cake, which will only add to your preparation time. Any other options mentioned will work just great. However, a store-bought cake will make it a no-bake dessert that is quick to assemble and saves time. 

Make the whipped cream layer more stable —Adding 8 oz softened low-fat cream cheese, or even cream of tartar to the whipping cream will render a firm peak that stabilizes the cream. Please ensure it is at room temperature, as the cold cream cheese makes the whipping cream lumpy and difficult to handle.

Substitutions for cream layer — Not everyone is a fan of cream cheese; therefore, many of us would not like to fill the trifle cups with a cream layer. If custard is your thing, you can add a layer to the trifle instead of a cream layer. For more flavor, you can even use a layer of vanilla pudding, lemon curd, or Dulce-de-leche pudding and create a more fantastic dessert recipe. However, ensure it’s thoroughly cooled and thick before you top it with strawberries. You can finish off the trifle with whipped cream, making it an all-time favorite! 

The no-mess, no-fuss variation — If you plan to serve this dessert as individual cups for a large gathering, you can create these Strawberry trifles in disposable plastic cups with lids. Besides being convenient to serve, these make the clean-up easy and quick!

Swapping the homemade whipped cream —To speed up the process while making these stunning treats, you can also use store-bought cool whipped cream instead of homemade whipped cream. However, soften it first and then pipe it over your dessert cups to make them delightfully gorgeous. 

Chill the trifle cups for more flavor — These strawberry-flavored stunners taste best when served chilled. Therefore, chill the trifle cups before serving. Chilling does wonders for the already delicious dessert as it helps to bring together all the flavors and take the recipe to another level. 

Serving ideas — You can create a beautiful layering of this dessert in big or small cups, depending on your choice. You can use glasses of capacity between 6 oz and 8 oz to layer the trifle creatively. A glass dish of size 13×9 inches can also create a single layer of this luscious dessert. 

Let me know what you think!

Fresh, flavored, and super attractive Strawberry Trifle Cups are a must-have dessert treat for this Valentine’s Day to add more color and cheerfulness to the beautiful day dedicated to loved ones!

Are you tempted to try these delicious treats? Sure, you are!

You will be excited to learn how quickly you can whip these dessert treats and delight your family and friends. So, if you are ready, let’s begin.

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