Spring’s arrival brings with it a whole new bounty of fresh fruit, and I’m super excited about the return of strawberries. They’re already available for picking here in the south, and probably just weeks from being ready up north.
So, let’s celebrate Spring with a dessert that’s too good not to share: this Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Fluff!
When you make the strawberry JELL-O for this recipe, you’ll be adding cream cheese to the mixture before chilling.
When the JELL-O is set, start layering your ingredients in a large trifle dish. Start with the JELL-O, then add a layer of COOL WHIP and angel food cake cubes.
Next you’ll add the fresh strawberries and blueberries. I picked a ton of blueberries last summer, so I used some of those. I think they add a nice pop of color. Repeat the layers once more.
You’ll end up with two layers of everything. If you have any left over fresh fruit, you can add a few slices for decoration on top of the COOL WHIP. Keep refrigerated.
It made a delicious dessert for Easter dinner for me, and would be perfect for any brunch menu all year. To get the complete recipe with ingredients, click here.
There’s a sweet delight in every spoonful!
This post was created as part of my Kraft Foods ambassadorship. All opinions are my own.
Cherryl says
This sounds like a yummy 4th of July dessert! I printed and can’t wait to try it!
Joann says
We just had strawberry shortcake at a Strawberry Fest this weekend! This looks yummy ….. can’t ever get enough 😉
Karen says
I got a trifle bowl for Mother’s Day, and I can hardly wait to use it. This would be a perfect recipe for it.
Jessica Harlow says
I think we might live on trifle this summer. With fresh berries all summer long, this sounds like the perfect dish!
TweenselMom says
Looks yummy, the problem will be strawberries here are quite expensive.
Jessica Simms says
This looks amazing I have to do this for our next picnic or bbq.
Shannon Gurnee says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious!!! I’ve never made a trifle before, but would love to try making it someday. Thanks for sharing.
Camesha says
That looks and sounds delicious! It’s a perfect warm weather treat!
Lubna Naz says
It made my mouth water!! Loved the beautiful and yummy trifle! Thanks
Tracey says
That looks so light and delicious! I love that there is fruit in it so it’s fresh tasting and you feel less guilty going for dessert!
Caitlin says
YUM! That is the perfect summer cake! I want it now for sure!
HilLesha says
I don’t believe I have ever had a trifle before. However, that looks utterly scrumptious!
Shannon Gurnee says
I’ve never made it or eaten it before. it really does look and sound like an amazing recipe.
Agata @BarkTime says
Love the look of it. It sounds to me like a perfect dessert
Chrissy Mazzocchi says
This looks so amazing! Perfect for the 4th of July fun! 🙂
valerie g says
oh my, that looks amazing!!! i wish i had time to make that today
Yona Williams says
I have never made a trifle before, but I would love to make something like this! It looks delicious, and I’m a huge fan of strawberries.
Franc Ramon says
I love strawberries and these looks really tasty. I’m now craving for strawberry shortcake truffle.
Paula Schuck says
Yumm.. I love trifle and seeing this makes me want to make one right now! Great recipe.
Ave says
What a delicious trifle fluff! I just bought 2kg of local strawberries today. I have eaten almost the half of them, but I still have plenty left to try out this recipe.
Beth@KCMompreneurs says
I love shortcake. Great spring recipe.
TJ @ Any Given Moment says
Mmmmm!! This screams of Spring- love it 🙂
Tiffany ~ Travel Blogger says
Yum! This looks great! We go blueberry and strawberry picking each spring/summer, so I can’t wait to make this!
Joanne T Ferguson says
I love trifle of any kind! I enjoy it throughout the year, especially at parties!
Censie says
This looks like summer to me! Yum!! I love Strawberry short cake.
Lisa Rios says
Looks so yummy and delicious! Strawberries are my most favorite one. I really love this strawberry short cake and my kids too. Would love to try this for sure. Thanks a lot for sharing this delightful recipe.
Esther says
Yummy! This looks delicious! Perfect for family picnics this summer!
Esther says
Yummy! This looks delicous! This would be perfect for our 4th of July picnic!
The Mid-Atlantic Foodie says
This post just screams summer, and reminds me of sunshine, family, and fun. Perfect. 🙂
Donna says
I would have never thought to mix cream cheese in with Jello before chilling it. This will make a great 4th of July dessert to take to my m-i-l’s this year! 🙂
CourtneyLynne says
Ooooo this looks super yummy!!! Reminds me of picnics and summer!!!! I will have to pin this 🙂
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
Oooo Yum! That looks so good. I love strawberry shortcake.
lisa @bitesforbabies says
This looks amazing!! I just bought a ton of fresh strawberries…I might make this this weekend!
Sam says
That looks amazing! I love Strawberry short cake in the Summer. I will need to pin this for future reference as it looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Cassie says
This just looks YUM! I’m a huge fan of short cake and the strawberries around here are starting to look really sweet and juicy. I could totally see making this to kick off the start of summer.
Jennifer H says
Yummy – yum! That looks refreshing and perfect for a hot spring/summer day!
Trisha Haas says
This looks like a really good healthy desert. I love how simple it is to make. It also makes for a decorative piece on an event table too.
Reginia Cordell says
This one looks really yummy and refreshing, I’m a fan of strawberry and this is perfect, I will try to make this.
Amanda Love says
This looks really yummy Liz and I’ll try and make it. I think I might have to pick up a few ingredients.
M from The Stay-at-Home Life says
I so want to try this, it looks GREAT!
Ashleigh Walls says
I have a huge box of strawberries to use up. I think the kids would love this.
HopscotchNJellybeans says
This dessert looks so good and healthy! Ok well its healthier than what I usually do. LOL
Ourfamilyworld says
What a delicious recipe for spring and summer. I love strawberries and will make sure to make this soon
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Yummy yummy get into my tummy. My favorite dessert isn’t chocolate or peanut butter related but angel cake and fruit related. I have to add this to my list of things to buy at the store this week. I am so glad spring is here.
Amy Desrosiers says
Oh man does this look so darn good! I am starving right now and would love to have a bowl or two of this!
Amby Felix says
This looks super yummy and fresh for spring and summer!
Debbie Denny says
Oh I am in heaven. These look so awesome.
Laura Funk says
yummy easy dessert!
Krystal says
What an awesome dessert! I need to get some trifle cups so that I can try this!
Becka says
This looks so easy and good. It would be perfect for a summer picnic or maybe right now. 🙂
Ora Lee Gurr says
What a yummy-looking dessert. Strawberries are always delicious. I like the pictures and the ease of the recipe. Best of all, it is something pretty that kids can put together as a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day treat.
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
This looks dee-lish! I love trifles full of whipped cream and berries.
Avry says
I want some of this right now! It looks soo good. I think I have all the ingredients at home too. 🙂
Aisha Kristine Chong says
OMG such a yummy treat for dessert – I’d definitely enjoy the taste of this one.
Toni says
This looks so good! I love anything with strawberries, so I am definitely going to make this while strawberries are in season!
Angela says
This is so fresh and yummy. Perfect for spring and summer.
Carra D says
Wow this looks delicious. I like that its easy to make, perfect to bring to BBQ. Im sure everyone would enjoy it.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Mmm, this looks divine and pretty simple to make. Yummers!
Rebel Sweetheart says
Anything with strawberries and cream, I’m all ears (and eyes)! I’m drooling at the photos! 🙂
Melissa says
This looooks so good and perfect for Spring! I bet my kids would love it too,
Donna Ward says
Hi Liz – Of course – I love this trifle fluff dessert – when I was a professional cook a few years back – I used our left over great desserts and pulled them together in tasty and beautiful trifles always in the clear beautiful bowls to show them off! Thanks for this one – it’s a savory saver again!
NYC Single Mom says
I will admit that I was not a fan of trifle, not sure why. That said looking at the ingredients, this looks yummy and super easy to make.
valerie g says
that looks aesome! everyone in my family loves strawberry shortcake!!
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
That looks absolutely delicious! When I was a kid I never liked strawberries but in the last few years I’ve really started to enjoy them – I’ve been enjoying trying them in all sorts of recipes! Thanks!
Jeannette says
This looks delicious and would be so tasty at Spring and Summer celebrations! We’re having a cookout this weekend and I think I’ll whip this up!
Shaney Vijendranath says
This looks so yummy! I love desserts and anything with strawberry makes me drool. Definitely trying this.
Penny Struebig says
This would make an excellent dessert for Fourth of July with all that red, white and blue goodness. I love angel food cake and the fruit would just make it that much better.
Breanna says
Okay, that looks amazing – and now I am ready for summer! You can’t go wrong with strawberries! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Pinay Mommy Online says
Oh my! Such an indulgence of strawberry goodness!! Looks delicious and very mouthwatering!
Elizabeth Obih-Frank says
Looks really yummy and sweet! I love this strawberry, my kids would love this. I’d love to try this.
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
Oh wow, how delicious does this look?! I’ve never been a fan of traditional trifle but I’d love this version 🙂
Mistee Dawn says
Yum! That looks amazing and it would be perfect for spring and Summer. But I would eat it any day. lol
vidya sudarsan says
Omg! this looks so yummy! It is strawberry season and feel like making this the coming weekend.
Amy says
Oh my that looks delicious. Would be perfect for summer cookouts and 4th of July!!!
Karen Patten says
This looks so delicious! It is making me wish that my upcoming lazy days of summer were already here. This would be perfect to have in the evening while playing outside. We always have neighbors drop by. Thanks!
Pam says
That does look like a sweet delight in every spoonful! This is one of my favorite desserts but especially in the summer. I need to make some this weekend.
Julie (xfallenmoon) says
Ok that just looks so delicious. I almost want to eat my screen off. Lol. Will have to give this a try for sure. I need more recipes without eggs!
chanelle says
this looks delicious! I typically have a trifle once a year, during 4th of July. A friend always makes it because of the colors! Now I’m hoping July will come a bit sooner!
Kiwi says
How pretty Liz! I would love to save this recipe for the 4th of JUly!
Angelic Sinova says
Fresh fruit is one of my favorite things about Spring! I LOVE Strawberry shortcake (especially when the strawberries are fresh!) I definitely need to give this Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Fluff recipe a try <3
Kimberly Dickerson says
You’re killing me Liz! Another recipe of yours that I want to make.
Michelle Hwee says
This looks so good!! Wow, I will definitely be going to make this very soon. I love how easy it is to use and make! Awesome.
Rosey says
All of the fresh fruit makes me happy too. I’m glad it’s strawberry season down your way, cuz we’ve already picked up our first batch of the year here, woot! Your trifle looks tasty!
bri says
OMG I have to make this. My liitle sister would love this.
Heather says
I just had strawberry shortcake for dessert, but yours looks better than mine with the blueberries.
Tammilee tips says
This sounds like an amazing summer dessert! I love the fresh strawberries that we get at the farmers market
Debra says
Oh man, does this look good! I want to try it!
Allie D. says
I love strawberries, and I can’t wait to make this trifle! This will make a great summer treat!
Lena says
Something like this is one of my favorite summer desserts, but I think I am ready start summer desserts now
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
Oh that looks so yummy. Perfect to enjoy on Memorial Day weekend.
Annie M says
This looks so good right now! I love strawberries & blueberries!
Veronica - Casa Vilora Interiors says
Wow Liz! This is making me drool! It looks yummy and the photography is amazing
Aimee SMith says
I have a little girl who is head over heels for strawberries! I will have to make this for her!
Amanda says
Oh this looks so good! I’m going to pin this for a Summer BBQ when we have to bring something.
hope says
looks delicious what a perfect dessert for a summer day.
Crystal says
We went strawberry picking, and had such an amazing time. This trifle looks like the best way to gobble up the strawberries from our trip.
Lorane says
This looks super creamy and super delicious. I’m a fan of the no-bake trend or just purchase a cake from the store and add ingredients
Crystal says
I am, too! I love to bake, but some days you need a quick recipe to put together.
Jessica says
That looks delish and seems super easy to make as well.
celebbabylaundry says
Now this is the perfect desert to eat, I really love how it gives off that shortcake vibe and it just makes me want to try it so much!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
YUM!! I love the idea of adding cream cheese to the JELL-O!! When you are at the grocery store, how do your strawberries? I smell mine to see if they smell sweet!
gingermommyrants says
This looks like an amazing desert. I will have to make this for the weekend.
Carly says
Oh yum! This looks amazing and super easy to make!
toughcookiemommy says
I love how easy it is to make too. I don’t have time to make difficult desserts in the evening.
Jaime says
This looks delicious and perfect for summer. I can’t wait to try it out!
toughcookiemommy says
This dessert looks heavenly. I love strawberries and have always been a big fan of dishes and desserts that contain them.
Nina Say says
Any kind of strawberry dessert reminds me of spring time, this is perfect! It looks like you went out and picked those strawberries yourself, so vibrant.
Crystal says
We always have strawberry shortcake on Easter. It makes it feel like spring.
Michelle says
Oh yum this looks so good, I’m loving that strawberries are starting to come into season. I think I’ll have to make this for Memorial Day.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have not made this in years. It looks so delicious. I will have to make some this weekend. I am sure my family will love it.
Dogvills says
Oh my. I love fruit desserts and this looks so good. I think I will be craving this until I get to make it.
Christina says
I had to pin this. It looks SO tasty! My kids were just sitting here with me and want me to make it right now 🙂
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
That looks delicious! I cannot wait to make this for my family! My son loves strawberries, so he will love this.
Jamie says
This looks like such a great dish for spring and summer! It is almost too pretty to eat!
Uplifting Families says
Yummy, this looks delicious. I going to have to try it. We love strawberry short cake in our house.
LydiaF says
I really like the color of the strawberry jello/cream cheese stuff. Like the poster above, this sort of thing was a favorite in my mother’s day. I remember several different type of molds and salads. Looks like I need to revisit the idea!
Scott says
Finally almost strawberry season! We’ll be making stuff like this very soon!
Lesley says
My mom makes something like this and it’s quite good. The picture is really eye appealing.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
What a nice refreshing dessert! Great for summer picnics!
Lisa Bristol says
This looks so delicious. I am sure my kids will love it. I will have to make some this weekend.
becca says
That look so good and very simple. Perfect for a picnic.
Jennifer Sikora says
This looks like heaven!!! I love anything with strawberry and angel food cake.
Jenn says
This looks so good! I love using fresh fruit in desserts,especially over the summer.
Mary Madalene says
OMG I think i have died and and gone to heaven trifle is one of my all time favorite desserts. Fresh, Fun, Inviting. So mouthwatering.
Chubskulit Rose says
Looks so tasty, I love the fruits in it. It makes me want to get up my seat and find something sweet that I can eat!
Lois Alter Mark says
That looks delicious, and it’s so pretty! Would be perfect for the Fourth of July!
Chrsitie says
I love how colorful this dish is, while still being a nice and light dessert. Perfect idea for company
Travis says
You have my mouth watering over here! We just picked up a fresh batch of strawberries the other day, so I’m tempted to go to the store and get the other stuff I need for this. It looks great.
Ashley @irishred02 says
I love dessert trifles. Yummy!
Marcie W. says
Yes, yes yes! Fresh fruit, light whipped topping AND cake. Not to mention an awesome presentation!
Amber NElson says
Ok this is something I wouldn’t feel guilty eating!
Shauna says
Oh I love the addition of blueberries to this. Sounds amazing. So fresh and fun; perfect for the Summer
Jessica Harlow says
Come strawberry season, I am definitely making this! So light and fresh looking! I just need to get myself a trifle dish like this!
Megan Elford says
We’re quite aways from strawberry season here in Canada, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the ones from south of the border! This looks SO yummy!
Denise says
I love making desserts in trifles. It makes sure a great presentation an this one looks so easy.
Raijean says
Sigh.. you always make the best recipes. Now, I have to try this because it looks so good.
Britney says
This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make it, it’s perfect for summer!
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
My mom is British and she makes trifle all the time. This looks yummy!
Amber Edwards says
Oh this is totally the perfect dessert for the warmer weather! It looks so delicious! I love Trifles!
Allison says
This sounds really light and perfect for a picnic treat! Thanks for sharing and I will definitely be looking up that recipe!
Author says
the cakes look soo yummy, just perfect for this season!
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
This sounds delicious! Love it. Strawberries and cool whip are so good together 🙂
Becky Fry (mysparklinglife.com) says
This looks so yummy & reminds me of summer
maria @closetohome says
Hello Spring and yummy strawberries. What a delightful dessert and perfect for a pot luck
jasmine says
Yummy! I was eating a late lunch salad and now I want something sweet!
coolchillmom says
This is just so perfect and amazing for spring and summer
it looks beautiful too
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I agree! Just in time for summer picnics!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
This sounds really good adding Jell-O in it. I bet it is nice and sweet!
Alison says
This looks delicous, but I mean really, is it even possible to go wrong with Strawberries and whip cream?
Kam Kay says
This looks so good. Definitely going to give it a try this summer. yumm yumm 🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I have made a similar treat before using strawberries, cool whip and angel food cake. It is well loved.
Theresa says
What’s not to love about this recipe!? You have me craving a hot summer day so I can host a gathering to serve this at!
Cindy @MomMaven says
I made a Strawberry Trifle for Easter too! I need to try your Jello & cream cheese mixture sometime.
Michele says
That definitely has my taste buds going into over drive! I could probably eat that three times a day instead of meals not that I would-or so I say now–I can be very dangerous with desserts like this one.
harriet says
THat is such a yummy idea. I love that it has real fruit too
Corina Ramos says
OMG…this looks delish..I have to make this. Thanks for showing us how to make it!
M from The Stay-at-Home Life says
It looks so light, tasty, and refreshing for spring or summer!
Heart of a Philanthropist Blogger Kim says
OH MY Goodness! I am already hungry and your pictures just made me hungrier. I love how easy this looks to make!
Jeanine says
Yum! This looks so good! I saw this on facebook and thought it was probably super hard to make. But I think I may be able to do this! It looks amazing!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness this looks amazing! What a delicious treat – I really fancy some frifle now.
K. Lee Banks says
I agree- LOVE strawberries! This looks scrumptious. It’s very similar to a family favorite that I often make for family gatherings. Most of the same ingredients, except I press the mixture into a jello mold, chill, and then remove it from the mold, “frost” with the whipped cream and garnish with the strawberries.
Dawn says
OMG! I should NEVER read your blog on an empty stomach. I am ravenous for this now!
Christi from sexymoxiemama.com says
Liz this looks AMAZING! I am going to have to make this this weekend for my family.
Carol Cassara says
Yummy licious, for sure. I want some tonight!
Catherine S says
This looks so yummy. This will be perfect for my upcoming get together with my girlfriends.
Julie says
Oh, my goodness that looks delicious! I love strawberry shortcake. And it looks so pretty as a trifle. Definitely saving this!
Melissa Pezza says
I love to make a sweet treat every so often, and I think this is going to be on the menu this weekend. We’re overdue for some epic nom noms!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks absolutely amazing! Anything involving Cool Whip and cream cheese is a winner for me!
Roselynn says
It’s a little before lunch time and my mouth is watering over this desert. This looks like such an easy dessert to make that I can probably whip it up as a surprise after dinner tonight.