Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

So even the greatest cooks will tell you (if they are honest) that there are some areas in the kitchen that they are not as gifted in.  For me that would be the baking department, now I love a good dessert just don't always have the patience to measure everything out to accomplish the task at hand.  Well this recipe is a perfect summertime go to that is a real crowd pleaser and very easy on your swim suit figure! Over the years I have come to think that things in a trifle bowl just seem to taste better, this is no exception.

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

1 full size angel food cake (I prefer the kind at Publix, its delicious, light and fat-free)

3 pints of fresh strawberries (the frozen ones are a little too watery for this dish)

3 cups of cool whip (I use the fat free kind, you can't even tell the difference)

1 cup of Triple Sec (or Pineapple Juice if you don't have or want to use liquor)
Instructions:
Quarter the strawberries and place them in a bowl with the triple sec to marinate (between 15 and 30 minutes is plenty of time)
Cut the angel food cake into bite sized pieces

At this point you will begin to layer everything in the trifle bowl, always start with the angel food cake on the bottom to provide a strong foundation, next layer strawberries (use a slotted spoon so you leave most of the juices behind, a little is good for flavor just don't use too much or your trifle will be soupy),

then add a lay of whipped cream

Now repeat steps until the bowl is full

Reserve a few strawberries to decorate the top and viola, you have a beautiful custom dessert that looks like it took you hours.  Sometimes semi-homemade is the way to roll.  I have made this for several different groups and it is always a real crowd pleaser, so do yourself a favor and try this dish out.  Enjoy!