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Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle


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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is a stunning and delicious layered dessert perfect for any celebration! Made with fluffy pound cake, fresh strawberries, rich cheesecake filling, and whipped cream, this easy no-bake trifle is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a Mardi Gras ball, dinner party, or holiday gathering, this creamy cheesecake trifle is sure to impress!


Ingredients

Units Scale
For the Trifle Layers:
  • 1 pound cake (cubed)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • 1 cup strawberry preserves
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
For the Whipped Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Prepare the Whipped Topping:
  1. In another bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Trifle:
  1. In a large trifle dish, layer:
    • Half of the cubed pound cake
    • Half of the sliced strawberries
    • A drizzle of strawberry preserves
    • Half of the cheesecake filling
  2. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Top & Serve:
  1. Finish with the whipped topping and garnish with additional strawberries.
  2. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, brush the pound cake with strawberry syrup or a splash of liqueur.
  • You can substitute pound cake with angel food cake for a lighter version.
  • Best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • chill time: 2 hours
  • Category: No-Bake
  • Method: American, Party Dessert
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian