Description
Indulge in the heavenly layers of this Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle, a delightful dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the freshness of strawberries in a visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 strawberry cake (prepared and cooled)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3.4 oz. package instant cheesecake pudding mix (unprepared)
- 3.5 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- ¾ cup powdered sugar, divided
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the Cake: Slice the cooled cake into cubes and set aside.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat until thick.
- Incorporate Cream: Slowly add 1 ½ cups of cream to the mixture, then mix in ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Add Strawberries: Combine fresh strawberries with the cream cheese mixture, reserving some for topping.
- Layer the Trifle: Alternate cake cubes, strawberry mixture, and repeat.
- Whip Cream: Beat remaining cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Top the trifle with whipped cream, reserved strawberries, and additional decorations as desired.
Notes
- You can make the cake from scratch, but using a mix saves time.
- Feel free to add other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle, dessert, strawberries, cream cheese, easy recipe
