What a stunning dessert this Strawberry Trifle makes, with it’s multiple layers, that have different colours, textures and flavours.
It is large enough to serve for a large group…pretty enough to celebrate an anniversary and yummy enough to have everyone asking for seconds.
A delightful layering of vanilla custard, whipped cream and strawberries, this Strawberry Trifle has orange rind added, for a hint of citrus.
Strawberry Trifle
Print recipe| Serves | 10 - 12 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 Cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 Pkg (102 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- grated rind of one orange
- 1 Large angel food cake (cut or torn into bite sized pieces)
- shaved dark chocolate
Whipped Cream
- 2 1/2 Cups whipping cream
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
Directions
| Wash and pat dry the fresh strawberries. Cut off the stem and slice in half lengthwise. If it is particularly plump, you might cut out a 1/4 inch slice out of the middle. You will want some even sized strawberries to line the edge of the bowl. | |
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Wash the orange and dry, then using a zester, remove the rind. I prefer the Lee Valley Stainless-Steel Rasp and Zester. It does a quick and easy job.  | |
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In a large bowl, beat the milk, sour cream, pudding mix and orange peel on low speed until thickened.  | |
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Pour the whipping cream into a medium sized bowl and with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks start to form. Then add the vanilla and sugar and continue to beat until the peaks are just standing on their own. (more stiff than soft).  | |
| In a large bowl, beat the milk, sour cream, pudding mix and orange peel on low speed until thickened. Fold in all but 1/2 cup of the whipped cream. | |
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Place one half of the cake pieces in a trifle bowl (or you may substitute a deep glass bowl). Drop about a quarter of the custard on top of the cake to just cover. Then arrange the strawberries cut side out along the edge of the bowl. Fill in with some of the sliced strawberries and then top with one quarter of the custard mixture, letting the mixture seep in between the strawberries along the edge.  | |
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Place the second half of the cake pieces on top of the custard mixture and then one quarter of the custard, the second layer of strawberries and finally top it up with the rest of the custard. Top this with the remaining whipped cream and add the shaved chocolate. You might also like to top this with a mound of fresh strawberries.  | |