Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Fresh strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and tender cake come together in a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Sugar:
2 tablespoons
Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake:
1 prepared, cubed
Cream Cheese:
8 oz, softened
Granulated Sugar:
1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Heavy Whipping Cream:
2 cups, cold
Powdered Sugar:
1/4 cup
Extra Strawberries (optional):
for garnish
Instructions
- Macerate Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble Trifle: Layer cubed cake, cheesecake filling, and macerated strawberries in a trifle dish. Repeat layers. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra strawberries.
Notes
- You can prepare this trifle a day ahead and refrigerate overnight for convenience.
- For added flavor, consider including crushed graham crackers or a splash of strawberry liqueur with the berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
