Strawberry "Shortcake" Trifle

I absolutely LOVE trifles!  They are so pretty and impressive to take places.  I have many trifle recipes so just sit back and browse.

3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

3 tablespoons sugar

2 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups milk

1 (3.4 oz.) package vanilla instant pudding

2 cups cool whip, thawed and divided

2 cups pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen

1 square semi-sweet bakers chocolate

Combine strawberries and sugar.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

Beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.  Gradually add milk.  Add pudding, mixing well.  Fold in 1 1/2 cups cool whip.  Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a trifle bowl.  Top with cake cubes, then berries, and remaining cream cheese mixture.  Refrigerate 4 hours.  Before serving, melt bakers chocolate and drizzle over top of cream cheese mixture.  Garnish with chocolate covered strawberries and additional cool whip.