Trifle Parfaits With White Chocolate and Summer Berries

A summertime treat.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 pints strawberries, hulled
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2  tablespoons Grand Marnier
• 1  cup raspberries
• 1⁄2 cup blueberries
• 1⁄2 cup blackberry
• 3  ounces white chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 6  small  packaged  shortcakes, cut into cubes

Directions

1. In a food processor, puree 2 cups strawberries, granulated sugar, and 1 Tbsp of the orange liqueur until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Slice remaining strawberries. Stir sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries into strawberry puree.
2. In a large bowl, melt chocolate in microwave. Let cool slightly. Fold in mascarpone cheese. In a medium bowl, whip cream and confectioners’ sugar just until stiff. Fold cream into chocolate mixture, just until combined.
3. Place half of sponge cake cubes into 6 glasses or dishes. Sprinkle with half of remaining 1 Tbsp of the orange liqueur. Spoon half of berry mixture over cake. Top with half of cream mixture, spreading evenly. Repeat with remaining cake, liqueur, berries and cream.
4. Serve, or cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or overnight. Garnish each with a strawberry.