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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Jars with Lemon Mascarpone Cream

Close-up of No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Jars layered with cake, strawberries, and cream in a mason jar.
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Assemble individual, no-bake strawberry shortcake trifles layered with fresh strawberries, cake pieces, and a light lemon mascarpone cream inside jars.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pound (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (10.5 ounces) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

  1. Combine the sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Gently toss and let the strawberries macerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  3. Add the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Beat until stiff peaks form, creating the lemon mascarpone cream. Do not overmix.
  4. Take your individual serving jars (pint or half-pint size). Start the layering process with a base layer of cake cubes in the bottom of each jar.
  5. Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries over the cake cubes.
  6. Top the strawberry layer with a generous layer of the lemon mascarpone cream using a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Repeat the layers: cake cubes, strawberries, and finish with a final layer of cream on top of each jar.
  8. Chill the trifle jars for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale or day-old cake cubes; they absorb the strawberry juices better without becoming overly mushy.
  • To prevent sogginess, layer the cake directly against the cream or strawberries, avoiding direct contact between the strawberry juice and the bottom cake layer for too long if making more than 4 hours ahead.
  • For a decorative top, pipe the final cream layer and garnish with a small strawberry slice or a sprinkle of lemon zest.

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