Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle brings layers of creamy delight and sweet summer memories to dessert lovers. Luscious cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and crumbled graham crackers create a heavenly combination you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for added tang)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Cake and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 store-bought angel food cake or pound cake (or homemade, cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (optional, for moistening the cake)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate strawberries by combining them with sugar and lemon juice, letting them rest for 10-15 minutes to release natural sweet syrup, creating a vibrant fruity base.
- Craft the luxurious cheesecake cream by whipping softened cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream until achieving a rich, velvety texture.
- Transform cake into delicate cubes, cutting angel food or pound cake into uniform 1-inch pieces. Optional: enhance moisture and flavor by lightly spritzing with orange juice.
- Create visually stunning layers in a transparent serving vessel, methodically building a harmonious composition: first a foundation of cake cubes, followed by generous dollops of creamy cheesecake mixture, then a lavish scattering of macerated strawberries.
- Repeat layering technique, building height and complexity, ensuring each stratum is evenly distributed for maximum flavor integration.
- Crown the trifle with a billowing layer of whipped cream, creating an elegant finishing touch. Optionally embellish with delicate mint leaves for a refreshing visual accent.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 3-4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and textures to harmonize, transforming individual components into a cohesive, indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Select ripe, vibrant strawberries for maximum flavor and sweetness in the trifle.
- Drain excess liquid from macerated strawberries to prevent a watery dessert and maintain structural integrity.
- Chill mixing bowls and beaters beforehand to achieve a fluffier, more stable whipped cream and cheesecake layer.
- Experiment with alternative cake bases like gluten-free sponge or low-sugar pound cake to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg