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Judy John

No Bake Strawberry Trifle Dessert

No bake strawberry trifle dessert layers tender cake, creamy filling, and fresh berries into a chilled showstopper with effortless style.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Layers
  • 1 9-inch pound cake cubed
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced
  • 0.25 cup strawberry jam warmed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray
  • Trifle Bowl
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Fold in whipped topping gently until light and creamy.
  3. Toss strawberries with warmed jam for gloss and extra flavor.
  4. Place cake cubes in the bottom of the bowl for the first layer.
  5. Add cream mixture, then strawberries. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
  6. Finish with berries on top and smooth visible cream edges neatly.
  7. Refrigerate until chilled. Scoop deeply to capture every layer.

Notes

For softer texture, chill longer so cake absorbs moisture. For more contrast, assemble shortly before serving. Freeze 10 minutes for firmer scoops. Use blueberries, peaches, or raspberries for flavor changes. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days.