Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with these delightful Summer Strawberry Trifles. Featuring layers of juicy strawberries, airy sponge cake, and creamy lemon mascarpone, this dessert is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and vibrant flavors, it’s a treat that will impress your guests and keep you cool on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sponge cake or ladyfingers, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the Lemon Mascarpone Cream: In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the Trifles: Layer sponge cake or ladyfingers in serving glasses followed by a layer of lemon mascarpone cream.
- Add Strawberry Layers: Spoon macerated strawberries over the cream and repeat layering until glasses are full.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with additional strawberry slices and whipped cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle (180g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg