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Strawberry & Chambord Cream Trifle

Spoonfuls of sugar macerated strawberries and Chambord-spiked whipped cream to make a beautiful and tasty dessert. Every bite was a delight of textures, flavors, and color! This dessert is like a grown up version of classic strawberry shortcake!
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 3 cups cubed dense cake such as pound cake or buttermilk cake
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Chambord optional, you can substitute your favorite liquor

Instructions

  • Prepare your mixer bowl and whisk attachment by placing them in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill (this makes whipping the cream much easier!).
  • Wash and dry the strawberries. Thinly slice, top to bottom. Place in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon sugar and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature if using immediately, or in the fridge, to macerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cube your cake into 1 inch or so pieces for a smaller portion, larger pieces if using a traditional trifle bowl. Reserve.
  • Take your whipping cream & Chambord and add to your chilled standing mixer bowl with the whisk attachment. Beat until soft peaks form (about 3 minutes). Stop the mixer and sprinkle in the remaining two tablespoons of sugar. Set the speed to medium high, and continue to beat until soft peaks form again. Do not over beat!

To assemble...

  • Take your desired vessels (four 8 ounce assorted cocktail glasses for me) and place a cake layer as a foundation.
  • Add a layer of strawberries + strawberry juice (if you want to be really snazzy, carefully place the strawberries so they are pressed against the glass. Very pretty!).
  • Top with a layer of Chambord whipped cream. Continue to repeat the layers until the glass is full and end with the whipped cream on top. Garnish with a few of the strawberries.