2poundsfresh strawberrieshulled and cut in half if they are large, save a few extra strawberries for garnish
1/2cupsugar
1cup heavy whipping cream
8ouncesmascarpone cheese
1/2cuppowdered sugar
2teaspoonsvanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place strawberries in a baking dish and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Toss to coat.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
Let cool.
In a mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat heavy cream for a few minutes until it starts to get stiff peaks.
Mix in mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla.
Mix well until mixture is light and fluffy.
To assemble, place some cake in the bottom of mini trifle dishes,
Wine glasses or any type of clear, pretty glasses.
Next, scoop on some of the cream mixture.
Then add some of the cooled strawberries.
You can repeat layers if you like until glasses are full.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Decorate with a fresh slice or whole berry on top.
Notes
You can use angel food cake to for a lighter dessert. Roasted strawberries can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Any extra strawberries are delicious over ice cream, pancakes or French Toast!