Amaretto Strawberry Trifle Recipe

Ingredients for Amaretto Strawberry Trifle

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 tablespoons amaretto
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (6-ounce) angel food cake
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

How to Make Amaretto Strawberry Trifle

1. In a medium bowl, gently toss the halved strawberries with 2 tablespoons of amaretto and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the strawberries to macerate and release their juices.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and sour cream, beating until well combined.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
7. Tear the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.
8. Gently fold the angel food cake pieces into the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture.
9. Layer the trifle in a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Start with the macerated strawberry mixture as the bottom layer, followed by half of the angel food cake mixture, then the remaining strawberry mixture, and top with the remaining angel food cake mixture.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set before serving.