Description
Discover a vibrant, individual layered delight that takes the classic strawberry shortcake and gives it a tropical twist with juicy mangoes. Perfect for any occasion, these trifles are easy to assemble and utterly impressive.
Ingredients
- Traditional Shortcake Biscuits
- Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake
- Fresh Ripe Mangoes
- Sweet Juicy Strawberries
- Heavy Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Simple Syrup
- Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Fruits: Wash and hull the strawberries, slice about two-thirds and dice the remaining third. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if not sweet and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Peel, pit, and dice the mangoes into ½-inch pieces.
- Prep the Shortcake: If using homemade biscuits, cool completely and break into bite-sized chunks. For pound cake or angel food cake, cut into similar-sized cubes.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, combine cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble Your Trifles: In clear glasses, layer shortcake pieces, then diced mangoes, followed by sliced and diced strawberries, and top with whipped cream. Repeat layers until glasses are nearly full, finishing with whipped cream.
- Garnish: Add extra mango pieces, sliced strawberries, and a sprig of fresh mint on top.
- Chill: Place assembled trifles in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are of high quality for the best flavor. Chill your mixing bowl and cream for optimal whipped cream consistency. Assemble trifles no more than 2-4 hours before serving for freshness.