Friday Pretties: strawberry trifle



Red and sweet
Are strawberries ripe yet in your part of the world? This is a yummy dessert we tried for the magazine a little while ago, and i tell you - it's worth making! Somehow, i have a fable for casual, improvised meals and for english teatime baking and desserts.  I love a good teatime from time to time, and secretly dream of having a butler, who serves it up in style for us, complete with a white table cloth, a wildflower bouqet, scones, cream, and evrything else. Even if was just like - once a week ;)

For this version, we used layers of crumbled cake, soaked with orange juice and brandy, cut strawberries and cream, whipped with a little sugar and vanilla extract. It looks pretty when you put it in individual jars, and decorate with berries and a bit of flaky chocolate. Try it, to add a delicious note to your weekend!

Photos: Martina Voigt-Schmid
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26 comments:

  1. It's meMay 19, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Oh la la la .....delicious !!!......lovely day love Ria...xxx...

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  2. andrea createsMay 19, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    oh wow, it sounds delicious martina!

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  3. Castles Crowns and CottagesMay 19, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    MY GOODNESS this looks like perfection! No wonder the French call it a PARFAIT!!!! Oh dearest, A SPA TREATMENT and then thinking up some PARIS ART..well that all sounds therapeutic to me!!! YOU ENJOY YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL ONE! I am on my way to school to try to tackle more chores and get them DONE!!!!! THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF EVERY MINUTE...get better QUICKLY!!! BISES, Anita

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  4. Barbara von EngerMay 19, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Ah, such deliciousness;-)
    Strawberries are in season in Germany currently.
    Made a strawberry drink just last week during my stay there. I shall try my hand at this. Let's see if it turns out as attractive as your images above;-)
    XXXX

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  5. lori vliegenMay 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    ooooh, who could possibly resist those scrumptious strawberries......and chocolate.....in the form of a trifle!! yummy!! xo

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  6. ~*~ saskia ~*~May 19, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    My gosh, that would be a very delicious note to any weekend, liebe Martina. Thank you for this tasty and pretty looking idea. I might just do it this weekend, oh wait, I am making these lovelies this weekend!!
    Alles liebe immer. We are expecting a few hot days, woo hoo o xx o

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  7. chitraMay 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Martina, I am drooling. It's so hot here and feel like scooping it from that cup

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  8. ArtiMay 19, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Stop it, oh stop it please Martina..you are making my mouth water;-)
    Have a beautiful weekend dear:-)

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  9. PCovi May 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Oooo Martina! Can't you see I'm trying to fit into a dress? :) that looks so pretty and yummy soaked in things...
    yes our berries are here now! I made granita.

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  10. Poppies and SunshineMay 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Mmm looks like a great summertime dessert! Strawberries are popping up in the stores now. I might have to try this one!

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  11. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEMay 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    That looks delicious, sweetie! Yum :) xoxo

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  12. koraleeMay 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I so want to gobble these up...so beautiful my friend. Hugs and love you. xoxoxoox

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  13. Castles Crowns and CottagesMay 20, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I just had to come by for another BITE of this refreshing delight dearest! HAPPY FRIDAY! Anita

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  14. Castles Crowns and CottagesMay 20, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    O.K., this is so weird; I just sneezed right before I pushed the POST COMMENT button...then the verification code I got was:

    ATCHEW!

    Teeeeheeee! Anita

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  15. DarlaMay 20, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    This looks delicious. Local strawberries are in our produce markets right now and they are delicious. I'll have to try your recipe.

    Darla

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  16. Vintage HomeMay 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wow....sounds so yummy ...can't wait to make this!

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  17. Julie@beingRUBYMay 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    ooh.. have to close my eyes for this post.. not being able to eat sugar.. darn!!

    Love your last post and artwork Martina.. fabulous!! Have a great weekend.. ciao xxx Julie

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  18. Castles Crowns and CottagesMay 21, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    ATCHEW!!

    I am sneezing A LOT too, Martina! But the bliss of SPRING IS HERE and usually, more sneezing indicates that it is really here! It is raining at the moment so my Saturday is literally AWASH for gardening, but OH HOW GREEN EVERYTHING LOOKS! NO SNOW FOR A WHILE NOW!!!! And yes dearest, next week is our Paris bash and wouldn't you just love to strut around with that turquoise GIVENCY bag? Let us dream and smile...Anita

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  19. "Create Beauty"May 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Colorful and DELICIOUS looking! YUM!

    ~ Violet

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  20. KathleenMay 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Like usual, the post is visually stunning. I passed on the Stylish Blogger Award to you today. You've definitely earned it!
    http://coulditbeceliac.blogspot.com/2011/05/http4.html

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  21. ElizabethMay 21, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Oh looks so delicious!
    They are in season and so yummy right now!
    Going to have to try that recipe. yum!

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  22. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEMay 22, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Oh yes they are! I just had the most amazing ones for breakfast this morning. And this looks absolutely delish! I'll have to give it a shot after my juice cleanse :) Hope you're having a great weekend, sweetie! xoxo

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  23. GloriaMay 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    This looks so delicious and pretty!! We have been enjoying a few strawberries dipped in chocolate. Another yummy way to eat them! :)

    Have a wonderful day sweet Martina!!

    xoxo...Gloria

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  24. VictoriaMay 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Hi Martina...oh my..how gorgeous and decadent!! You are a creatrix with your camera! beautiful
    victoria

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  25. WiniMay 25, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh Yummy, Yummy Yummy. LOVE...!!!♥♥♥

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  26. myrtleJune 13, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    WoW! this looks definitely delicious.=0
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