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Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

This Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is a delightful dessert featuring layers of cream cheese, cake or cookies, and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Layer
  • 2 cups heavy cream for that delightful fluffiness
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened the star of the show!
  • ½ cup powdered sugar sweetness level unlocked
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract add some culinary character
For the Layers
  • 2 cups crushed strawberries or whole if you're feeling fancy
  • 1 cup pound cake or ladyfinger cookies, crumbled the base layer dreaming of creamy heights

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the whipped cream.
  3. Beat until smooth and luscious.
Layering
  1. Start with a layer of crumbled pound cake or ladyfingers in a trifle dish.
  2. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
  3. Add half of the strawberries over the cream layer.
  4. Repeat the layering process starting with the cake, followed by the remaining cream cheese mixture, and top with the rest of the strawberries.
Chilling
  1. Allow the trifle to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Making it kid-friendly can allow children to help with layering, making them more likely to eat it. Feel free to substitute strawberries with your favorite fruit like blueberries or peaches. For extra fluff, fold in some whipped cream into the mixture.