Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake

This Italian-style strawberry shortcake recipe is a layered dessert with fresh strawberries, cream, mascarpone, and cake, all soaked in a light syrup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
• 1 quart ripe strawberries, sliced
• 1 (10 inch) prepared angel food cake, torn into bite-size pieces
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Reserve a few pretty strawberry slices for garnish; place remaining strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Set aside until sugar melts and berries release juices, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine mascarpone and whipped topping in a separate bowl. Place cake pieces in a trifle dish; spread strawberries and juice over top. Top with mascarpone cream; decorate with reserved strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.