Description

This Red Velvet Cheesecake Trifle is a decadent layered dessert combining moist red velvet cake cubes, creamy cheesecake filling, and luscious whipped cream. Perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and garnished with chocolate chips and fresh berries, this no-bake trifle is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort and no baking beyond the cake base itself.

Ingredients

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Cake

1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients to make the cake as directed)

Cheesecake Layer

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)

Optional Garnishes

½ cup mini chocolate chips
Fresh raspberries or strawberries

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Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake according to the box instructions, bake it, and let it cool completely. Cooling is essential to avoid melting the cheesecake and whipped cream layers.
Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined, creating a fluffy cheesecake layer.
Cube the Cake: Cut the cooled red velvet cake into small, bite-sized cubes for easy layering.
Layer the Trifle: In a large trifle dish, start by adding a layer of red velvet cake cubes, then spread a layer of the cheesecake mixture on top, followed by a layer of the whipped cream. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
Garnish: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and arrange fresh raspberries or strawberries on top for a beautiful and flavorful garnish.
Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the layers to set properly.

Notes

You can use homemade whipped cream or store-bought, depending on convenience and preference.
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the whipped cream as well.
The dessert should be served chilled and enjoyed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
If you want a deeper cheesecake flavor, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream to the cheesecake mixture.
To make it nut-free, ensure that the cake mix and garnishes do not contain nuts or traces of nuts.