Description
Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake is a light and refreshing layered dessert featuring airy angel food cake, juicy strawberries, and silky plant-based creamy layers, all set with a natural gelling agent for perfect texture. Easy to assemble and customizable, this dessert is perfect for any occasion and impresses with its beautiful presentation and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Base
- Angel Food Cake: 1 whole, light and fluffy
Fruit Layer
- Fresh Strawberries: 4 cups, washed, hulled, and sliced
- Lemon Juice (natural): 1 tablespoon
- Maple Syrup (natural): 2 tablespoons
Creamy Layers
- Plant-Based Cream: 2 cups, chilled
- Vanilla Extract (natural): 1 teaspoon
- Natural Gelling Agent: as required, dissolved according to package instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them evenly. Toss the sliced strawberries with lemon juice (natural) and maple syrup (natural) to enhance their sweetness and add a fresh, tangy flavor.
- Whip the Plant-Based Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the plant-based cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the vanilla extract (natural) and the natural gelling agent dissolved according to package instructions to help the cream maintain its light, airy texture.
- Slice the Angel Food Cake: Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes or strips that will absorb the strawberry juices and cream, creating moist layers within the trifle.
- Assemble the Trifle Layers: Start by placing a layer of angel food cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle bowl or individual glass jars. Add a generous layer of the prepared strawberries followed by a thick layer of the whipped cream mixture. Repeat these layers until the container is filled, finishing with a creamy layer on top.
- Chill and Set: Cover the assembled trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the layers to set into a beautiful, cohesive dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill the cream and mixing bowl before whipping for optimal results.
- Fold the cream gently to preserve its light and airy consistency.
- Layer ingredients evenly to balance flavors in every bite.
- The trifle tastes best after resting overnight, so prepare ahead if possible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Trifle, Angel Food Cake, Plant-Based Dessert, Gluten Free Dessert, Layered Dessert, No Bake