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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

A layered Strawberry Shortcake Trifles dessert featuring soft lemon shortcake, juicy sugared strawberries, and a light cream cheese whipped topping, served in individual cups for a fresh and elegant finish.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Shortcake Layer

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sour cream

For the Strawberry Layer

  • 1 ½ lbs fresh strawberries diced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Whipped Cream Layer

  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the baking sheet and whisk dry ingredients together.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Alternate mixing in dry ingredients and sour cream until batter is smooth.
  • Spread batter evenly and bake 20 to 24 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  • Toss strawberries with sugar and let release juices.
  • Whip cream and cream cheese mixture together until thick and smooth.
  • Cut cake into rounds, layer with strawberries and cream in cups, garnish, and serve.