Strawberry trifle

Here’s a classic and delicious Strawberry Trifle recipe for you!

Classic Strawberry Trifle

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (about 450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 store-bought or homemade sponge cake or pound cake, cut into cubes (about 6 cups)

• 2 cups vanilla custard or pudding

• 2 cups whipped cream (freshly whipped or store-bought)

• Optional: 1/4 cup sherry or strawberry liqueur (for soaking cake, if desired)

• Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves, extra strawberries

Instructions:

1. Prep Strawberries:
   In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes to macerate and release their juices.

2. Prepare Cake Layer:
   If using sherry or liqueur, sprinkle or brush it lightly over the cake cubes.

3. Assemble the Trifle:

   • In a large clear glass bowl or trifle dish, start with a layer of cake cubes.

   • Spoon some of the strawberry juice over the cake to moisten it.

   • Add a layer of macerated strawberries on top of the cake.

   • Pour a layer of vanilla custard over the strawberries.

   • Add a layer of whipped cream.

4. Repeat:
   Repeat the layers (cake, strawberries with juice, custard, whipped cream) until you fill the dish, finishing with a whipped cream layer.

5. Garnish:
   Decorate the top with whole strawberries and mint leaves for a fresh look.

6. Chill:
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the flavors meld and the trifle set.