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Berry shortcake trifle

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you will want to surprise your sweetheart with a tempting and tasty dessert.

This Berry Shortcake Trifle dessert looks impressive but is a cinch to make. The best part is that your Valentine will love digging into the luscious layers.

Berry Shortcake Trifle

Ingredients:

1 quart strawberries (about 4 cups), hulled and sliced

1/4 cup sugar

1 8 ounce container  frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

1/3 cup prepared strawberry topping (such as Smuckers)

1 store-bought 13-ounce marbled pound cake (such as Entenmanns), cut into 1-inch cubes

Strawberries for garnish, optional

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together strawberries and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

In a medium-size bowl, stir together the whipped topping and strawberry topping. Place half of the cake cubes in a large glass bowl. Spoon half of the berries and accumulated juices evenly over the cake. Spread half of the topping mixture over the berries. Repeat layering. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

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Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired.

Cook’s Note:

Strawberries can be substituted with raspberries, mixed berries, or black berries.

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