This Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle combines layers of fluffy, moist cake, creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for a show-stopping dessert. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, it’s a delightful and elegant treat that’s sure to impress.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 🧀 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 🍚 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🥛 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Layers:
- 🍰 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 🍓 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 🍓 Additional whole strawberries for garnish
- 🍶 1/4 cup strawberry jam (optional for extra flavor)
- 🥛 2 cups whipped cream for topping
For the Strawberry Sauce (optional but recommended):
- 🍓 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
📝 Directions:
1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- 🧀 In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined. Set aside.
2. Make the Strawberry Sauce:
- 🍓 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the strawberries are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. Layer the Trifle:
- 🍰 In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, begin by layering half of the cubed cake at the bottom.
- 🍓 Spread a layer of strawberry jam over the cake, then add a layer of sliced strawberries.
- 🧀 Spoon half of the cheesecake filling over the strawberries.
- 🍶 Drizzle some strawberry sauce over the filling.
- 🔁 Repeat the layers: cake, jam, strawberries, cheesecake filling, and strawberry sauce.
- 🥛 Top with whipped cream and garnish with whole strawberries.
4. Chill and Serve:
- ❄️ Refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- 🍽 Serve chilled, scooping down through the layers to get a bit of each in every serving.
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle at your next gathering or as a special treat. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
⏱ Preparation Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 10 minutes (for the sauce)
⏱ Chilling Time: 4 hours
🍽 Servings: 8-10 servings
💡 Notes:
- If fresh strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen strawberries for the sauce.
- For a quicker version, use pre-made cheesecake filling and store-bought whipped cream, though homemade will always taste better.
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle, a perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and cakey textures! 🍓✨