Roasted Strawberry Trifles with Lemon Cream

A delightful layered dessert featuring roasted strawberries, creamy lemon pudding, and a crunchy basil-infused granola crumble. This elegant trifle combines fresh berries with aromatic herbs and a rich lemon cream for a sophisticated treat.

6 servings
12 hr 50 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • cups sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup gluten-free baking flour
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup granola
  • 2 pounds strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sea salt
  • ¼ cup mint and basil leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring cream, 1 cup sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a medium bowl and press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto surface (this will help prevent a skin from forming). Chill lemon cream until it has set up to a pudding-like consistency, at least 12 hours.

    720 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine gluten-free flour, butter, brown sugar, basil, vanilla, and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, work mixture until it comes together in small clumps. Scatter crumble on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and slightly firm, 30-35 minutes. Let cool and break into smaller pieces. Mix in granola.

    35 min

  3. 3.

    Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Toss strawberries, smoked salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar on a clean rimmed baking sheet to combine. Roast strawberries, tossing once, until they are juicy but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Just before serving, assemble trifles by spooning alternating layers of lemon cream, roasted strawberries, and granola crumble into 8-12-oz. glasses or jars, dividing evenly. Top off with some mint and basil leaves.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Lemon cream can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.