These Mini Individual Strawberry Trifle Dessert Cups are a beautiful warm weather treat made with pound cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. They’re light, fruity, and perfectly sweet.
Plus, there’s just something so fun and satisfying about single-serving desserts.
They’ll shine at all your spring and summer get-togethers like Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and 4th of July. There won’t be any leftovers.
Want some other single-serving summer desserts? You should check out our no-bake mixed berry cheesecakes and individual peach cobbler. They’re just as delicious and just as fun.
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Why You’ll Love Our Mini Individual Strawberry Trifle Dessert Cups
- They’re easy to make enough for a crowd. It calls for store-bought cake, fresh berries that are easy to prep, and whipped cream. Most of the “work” is assembly.
- The layers of berries, cake, and whipped cream in a jar look beautiful. They’re perfect for elevating your celebrations.
- We show you how to make them a day in advance and keep the cake firm.
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Pound cake
- Whipped cream
- Sugar
- Water
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Mini Individual Strawberry Trifle Dessert Cups
Follow the instructions to make the strawberry sauce.
In small glasses or jars, add a layer of pound cake cubes to the bottom.
Spoon strawberries and a little of the juice over the cake.
Add a layer of whipped topping.
Repeat with another layer of cake, strawberries, and whipped topping.
Top with a few strawberry pieces. Serve immediately, or chill for 20 minutes for a softer texture.
Top Tip
Layer the whipped cream between the cake and berry layers. This is like a barrier preventing the cake from getting soggy.
Storage
For best results, serve within a day of making them.
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FAQ
Yes! You can make them a day in advance. Simply cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
I’ve found that separating the cake and strawberry layers is the best way to keep the cake from getting soggy. Assemble as close to serving time as you can.
Mini Individual trifle cups taste best with fresh berries. Frozen berries will be soggy when thawed.
Mini Individual Strawberry Trifle Dessert Cups Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Strawberry Sauce Recipe
- 11.5 Oz Pound Cake Cut into small cubes
- 2 Cups Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Follow the instructions to make the strawberry sauce.
- In small glasses or jars, add a layer of pound cake cubes to the bottom.
- Spoon strawberries and a little of the juice over the cake.
- Add a layer of whipped topping.
- Repeat with another layer of cake, strawberries, and whipped topping.
- Top with a few strawberry pieces. Serve immediately, or chill for 20 minutes for a softer texture.
Notes
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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