Festive Strawberry Trifle Recipe

Name: Festive Strawberry Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 1 chocolate pound cake or 1 regular poundcake; 8 ounces cream cheese; 16 ounces sour cream; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed and hulled, halved or; frozen strawberries, halved, if necessary; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 -3 cups whipped cream; 1 teaspoon almond extract; Amaretto, to douse the cubed cake; Garnish; 6 -10 strawberries; chocolate curls

Servings: persons

24 1 chocolate pound cake or 1 regular poundcake
8 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces sour cream
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 pints fresh strawberries, washed and hulled, halved or
frozen strawberries, halved, if necessary
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 -3 cups whipped cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
Amaretto, to douse the cubed cake
Garnish
6 -10 strawberries
chocolate curls

1
Arrange a layer of lady fingers or chocolate pound cake cubes in the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl or other glass bowl, and douse with amaretto.
2
Whip the cream cheese and sour cream with sugar and add the pudding mixed with milk until you get a smooth mixture.
3
Divide mixture into two and cover the lady fingers or chocolate pound cake or regular pound cake, that has had a sprinkling or two of amaretto over and through it, with half the quantity.
4
Decorate with strawberry halves and sliced almonds, and cover with whipped cream.
5
Repeat the arrangement of the layers, and top with whole strawberries and whipped cream.
6
Garnish trifle with chocolate curls.
7
Keep trifle refrigerated long enough to allow to chill and for the flavors to marry.
8
Enjoy!

4239

kcal

Calories

252

Fat

431

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 1 chocolate pound cake or 1 regular poundcake, 8 ounces cream cheese, 16 ounces sour cream, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix, and more.

Yes, Festive Strawberry Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Festive Strawberry Trifle

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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