Easy Patriotic Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Jar Recipe for 4th of July Celebrations
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring pound cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, perfect for festive summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream, homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat and let sit for about 10 minutes until syrupy.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, pour 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or hand whisk until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the pound cake: Cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Layer the trifle jars: Start with about ¼ cup (30g) of pound cake cubes at the bottom of each jar, add a spoonful of macerated strawberries with syrup, then a dollop of whipped cream (about 3 tablespoons). Repeat layers until jars are filled, finishing with fresh blueberries on top.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and pound cake soften.
Notes
For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream; for gluten-free, substitute pound cake with gluten-free vanilla cake. Keep whipped cream separate if preparing ahead to maintain fluffiness. Use sturdy pound cake to avoid sogginess. Clear jars enhance presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 4
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