Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 cups vanilla pudding
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups pound cake cubes (1/2 inch)

Instructions

1. Reserve 3 or 4 berries for garnish. Slice 1 cup berries; arrange along sides of a clear straight-sided 1 1/2 quart bowl.
2. Blend remaining berries in blender or food processor; add sugar.
3. In a mixer bowl, beat pudding and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Place 1/2 cake in bottom of dish. Pour 1/2 the pureed berries over cake. Top with 1/2 the pudding mixture.
4. Repeat.
5. Cover and chill for 24 hours.
6. Garnish with reserved berries just before serving.