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Refreshing Strawberry Mint Julep Shortcake Trifle with Bourbon Cream

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A light and indulgent summer dessert featuring layers of pound cake, macerated strawberries with mint, and whipped bourbon cream. Perfect for quick assembly and impressive presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cake loaf (store-bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 600g or 1.3 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (to macerate the berries)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml or 8 fl oz), cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: In a large bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice, and chopped mint. Toss gently to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Cube the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Optionally sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
  3. Whip the bourbon cream: In a chilled bowl, pour cold heavy cream. Add powdered sugar, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  4. Assemble the trifle: Start with a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl or individual jars. Spoon a generous layer of macerated strawberries over the cake, including some juice. Add a layer of bourbon cream on top.
  5. Repeat the layers of cake, berries, and cream until ingredients are used or container is full, finishing with a cream layer.
  6. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a whole strawberry on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use chilled cream and bowl for best whipping results. Let strawberries macerate for at least 15 minutes to develop natural syrup. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent graininess. For a firmer cake texture, add berries and cream just before serving. Bourbon can be substituted with vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version. Fresh mint should be chopped or torn gently to preserve brightness.

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Keywords: strawberry, mint julep, shortcake, trifle, bourbon cream, summer dessert, easy dessert, layered dessert

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