Description
Luscious Summer Strawberry Trifles showcase layers of sweet berries and silky lemon mascarpone cream in an elegant dessert. Delicate Italian-inspired parfaits offer a refreshing blend of creamy textures and bright seasonal flavors you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 2 cups (473 ml) whipping cream
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
Citrus and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (118 ml) lemon curd
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon zest
Instructions
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes smooth, light, and airy.
- Create a foundation in each 8-ounce (240 milliliters) mason jar by arranging fresh, sliced strawberries along the bottom, covering the entire surface.
- Transfer the lemon mascarpone cream into a piping bag and carefully pipe a generous layer over the strawberry base, ensuring even distribution.
- Cut the pound cake into precise 2-inch (5 centimeters) cubes, then slice each cube into thirds, creating delicate, bite-sized pieces.
- Gently place the pound cake pieces atop the cream layer, creating a soft, textural foundation.
- Apply another elegant swirl of lemon mascarpone cream using the piping bag, completely covering the pound cake layer.
- Garnish the trifle with additional fresh, vibrant strawberry slices, positioning them strategically to create an appealing and colorful presentation.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, sweet strawberries to enhance the dessert’s natural flavor and presentation.
- Chill mason jars beforehand to keep the cream and layers cool and firm during assembly.
- Use store-bought pound cake for a quick shortcut, or bake homemade for a more personalized touch.
- Pipe cream smoothly using a piping bag for an elegant, professional-looking dessert.
- Prepare components in advance and assemble just before serving to maintain the perfect texture and freshness.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to preserve the dessert’s delicate layers and prevent soggy cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American-English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 612 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 36 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg