Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Here’s a delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle recipe that combines layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and cake!

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Layer:

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for macerating the strawberries)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Cake Layer:

• 1 angel food cake or pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes

For Garnish:

• Additional whipped cream (optional)
• Fresh strawberries for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
2. Prepare the Strawberries:
   • In a medium bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with the sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes to macerate. This will release their juices and make them extra flavorful. If you prefer it less sweet, you can skip the sugar.
3. Assemble the Trifle:
   • In a large trifle dish or individual dessert glasses, layer the ingredients as follows:
     • Start with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom.
     • Add a layer of the cheesecake filling on top of the cake.
     • Spoon some of the macerated strawberries over the cheesecake layer.
     • Repeat the layers until the trifle dish is filled, ending with a layer of cheesecake filling on top.
4. Garnish:
   • Garnish the top of the trifle with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
5. Chill and Serve:
   • Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy!

This Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is light, creamy, and perfect for any occasion!