Cheesecake Trifle

A Cheesecake Trifle is a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines layers of creamy cheesecake filling, cake (often pound cake or ladyfingers), and fruit or other sweet toppings. It’s perfect for parties or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort!

Cheesecake Trifle Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for whipping cream)

For the Cake Layer:

• 1 (8 oz) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into cubes (or you can use ladyfingers)
• 1/4 cup milk (optional, to soak the cake)

For the Fruit Layer:

• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or your favorite fruits)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, to sweeten the fruit)

For Garnish:

• Extra berries (fresh), mint leaves, or chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
   • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream. This creates the creamy cheesecake layer.

2. Prepare the Cake Layer:

   • If you’re using pound cake, angel food cake, or ladyfingers, cut it into cubes.
   • (Optional) To add extra flavor and moisture, lightly soak the cake pieces with milk.

3. Prepare the Fruit Layer:

   • If you’re using fresh berries, you can toss them with a little sugar (optional) and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate. This step helps release the juices and sweetens the fruit.

4. Assemble the Trifle:

   • In a large trifle dish (or any clear glass bowl), start by placing a layer of cake cubes on the bottom.
   • Add a layer of the cheesecake filling on top of the cake.
   • Follow with a layer of macerated fruit or fresh fruit on top of the cheesecake layer.
   • Repeat the layers (cake, cheesecake, fruit) until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with a layer of cheesecake filling.

5. Garnish:

   • Top the trifle with fresh berries, mint leaves, or chocolate shavings for a beautiful finish.
   • Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve:

   • When ready to serve, scoop into individual servings with a spoon, ensuring you get a bit of each layer in every bite!

This Cheesecake Trifle is the perfect no-bake dessert for any gathering. It’s creamy, indulgent, and layered with flavors that everyone will love. Enjoy!