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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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A luscious layered dessert combining fluffy shortcake, fresh macerated strawberries, rich chocolate ganache, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup whole milk, cold (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and egg together, then pour into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 8–10 pieces.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate.
  7. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. In a trifle dish, layer shortcake pieces, macerated strawberries, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until dish is full, finishing with whipped cream and garnish with strawberry slices and chocolate shavings.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

[‘Use cold butter to create flaky shortcake layers.’, ‘Do not overmix the shortcake batter to avoid toughness.’, ‘Macerate strawberries with sugar to enhance juiciness and sweetness.’, ‘Adjust chocolate ganache consistency by warming or chilling as needed.’, ‘Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess.’, ‘Layer evenly for balanced flavor and attractive presentation.’, ‘Chill trifle for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and texture develop.’, ‘Substitute pound cake for shortcake if short on time.’, ‘Use coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.’, ‘Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess juice.’]

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, chocolate ganache, trifle, dessert, easy dessert, layered dessert, whipped cream, summer dessert

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