White Chocolate Strawberry Trifle
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White Chocolate Strawberry Trifle
Description
The White Chocolate Strawberry Trifle starts by melting chopped white chocolate with a small amount of whipped cream to create a silky mixture. This is then folded into freshly whipped cream flavored with vanilla to form a sweet, airy cream. Vanilla cake baked from mix is cut into pieces that are used as a base and layered throughout the trifle.
Fresh strawberries are washed, hulled, and sliced to add ripe berry freshness and a slight tartness contrasting the sweet cream and cake. The ingredients are layered in a large trifle bowl starting with cake pieces pressed gently to avoid gaps, followed by a third of the strawberries, then half of the white chocolate whipped cream. The layering is repeated, and the top is finished with remaining strawberries and optionally grated white chocolate for garnish.
Chilling the assembled dessert for at least four hours allows it to set and develop balanced flavors. This trifle serves well as an elegant dessert option showcasing layered textures of soft cake, creamy topping, and juicy fruit.
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups strawberries fresh, washed, hulled and sliced
- 3 cups Whipped Cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 ounces white chocolate chopped; extra for garnish if wanted
- 4 tablespoons Whipped Cream to melt into chocolate
- 1 large trifle bowl
- 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix baked according to directions in 2 pans
Vanilla Cake Mix Directions:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg
Instructions
- Combine the chopped white chocolate and the 4 tbsp of whipped cream into a heavy saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Continuously stir until the white chocolate melts & the mixture is smooth.
- Cool the white chocolate mixture at least 15 minutes.
- Beat the three cups of chilled whipping cream plus the vanilla in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Whisk in the cooled white chocolate mixture. Set aside.
- Take the baked cake and cut into one inch pieces.
- Take half of the cake pieces and press into the bottom of the trifle bowl gently, making sure there are no gaps.
- Place a third of the strawberries on top of the cake.
- Place one half of the whipped cream mixture on top.
- Repeat the layer with cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the top with the remainder of the chopped strawberries and then grate some white chocolate on top for garnish if wanted.
- Let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 25.5mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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