Description
Delightful summer strawberry trifles showcase layers of creamy lemon mascarpone and fresh berries in an elegant dessert. Guests will adore this irresistible sweet treat that delivers complex flavors and delicate textures with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) mascarpone cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups (473 ml) whipping cream
- ½ cup (118 ml) lemon curd
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) powdered sugar
- 2 tsps (10 ml) lemon zest
Instructions
- Cream Preparation: Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and ethereal, creating a light, silky base for the trifle.
- Strawberry Foundation: Layer fresh strawberry slices across the bottom of each mason jar, creating a vibrant, juicy base that will infuse the dessert with natural sweetness.
- Cream Layering: Pipe a luxurious layer of lemon mascarpone cream over the strawberries, ensuring complete and even coverage that complements the fruit’s brightness.
- Cake Integration: Cube pound cake into delicate, uniform pieces, then strategically place them atop the cream layer to introduce a tender, textural element to the trifle.
- Final Cream Embellishment: Add another elegant swirl of lemon mascarpone cream, completely enveloping the cake pieces and creating a seamless, decadent landscape.
- Garnish and Presentation: Crown the trifle with additional strawberry slices, artfully arranged to enhance visual appeal and reinforce the dessert’s fresh, summery essence.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate trifles for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and cream to set perfectly, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Select Ripe Strawberries: Choose bright red, fragrant strawberries at peak ripeness to ensure maximum sweetness and flavor in your dessert.
- Precision in Layering: Use a piping bag for clean, consistent cream layers that create a professional and visually stunning presentation.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Prepare trifles up to 24 hours in advance, storing covered in the refrigerator to save time and allow flavors to develop fully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American-English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 124 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg