Description
This Little Bunny Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of fresh macerated strawberries, fluffy cake cubes, and a creamy mousse-like filling made from whipped cream and yogurt. It’s perfect for spring celebrations, Easter, or kids’ birthdays, offering a fresh, sweet, and visually charming treat garnished with cute bunny-shaped marshmallows and mint leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Layer
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cake Layer
- 1 (16-ounce) pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
Cream Filling
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vanilla or strawberry yogurt
Garnishes
- Bunny-shaped marshmallows or candies for decoration (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow them to macerate for 10–15 minutes to release their juices and enhance their natural sweetness.
- Make the Cream Filling: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Carefully fold in the vanilla or strawberry yogurt to create a light, mousse-like cream filling.
- Assemble the Trifle: Start by layering cubed pound cake or angel food cake at the bottom of a trifle dish or individual serving cups. Spoon a generous layer of the whipped cream and yogurt mixture over the cake. Add a layer of the macerated strawberries along with their juices. Repeat the layers until you fill the dish, finishing with a top layer of the cream and a few strawberry slices.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, decorate the top with bunny-shaped marshmallows or candies and fresh mint leaves for a festive and appealing presentation.
Notes
- This dessert can be prepared up to a day in advance to save time.
- For extra texture, consider sprinkling crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies between the layers.
- Ideal for spring parties, Easter celebrations, or children’s birthday events.
