Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Trifle Cups
A simple yet elegant dessert featuring layers of chocolate-dipped strawberries, whipped cream, and cake cubes assembled in individual cups. Perfect for summer parties and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or bar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small angel food cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Optional: fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull about 2 cups of fresh strawberries, then pat them dry thoroughly. Slice them in half if large.
- Melt the chocolate using a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat, heating in 20-second bursts and stirring until smooth.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Pour 1 cup of cold heavy cream into a mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until soft peaks form.
- Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes. Optionally, lightly toast the cubes in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the trifle cups by layering cake cubes (about ½ inch), whipped cream, and 2-3 chocolate-dipped strawberries. Repeat layers, finishing with a strawberry on top.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifles for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cream firm up slightly.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving if desired.
Notes
Pat strawberries dry thoroughly before dipping to ensure chocolate sticks well. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Layer gently to keep distinct textures. Prepare all layers except dipped strawberries ahead of time for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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