Description
This Red Velvet Cheesecake Trifle is a stunning and delicious layered dessert featuring moist red velvet cake, rich cheesecake filling, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want an easy yet impressive dessert. The beautiful layers of red, white, and creamy goodness make every spoonful irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients as per cake mix instructions (typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Red velvet cake crumbs
- White chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
Instructions
🎂 Make the Red Velvet Cake:
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Bake the Cake:
- Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package instructions.
- Bake in a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) pan and let it cool completely.
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Crumble the Cake:
- Once cooled, cut the cake into cubes or crumble into bite-sized pieces.
🍰 Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
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Beat the Cream Cheese:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Add Sugar and Vanilla:
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Whip the Cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Fold Together:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
🍶 Make the Whipped Cream:
- Whip the Cream:
- Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Set aside for topping.
🥄 Assemble the Trifle:
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Layer the Ingredients:
- In a large trifle dish or individual dessert glasses, start with a layer of red velvet cake pieces.
- Add a layer of cheesecake filling.
- Repeat layers until the dish is filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
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Garnish:
- Sprinkle with red velvet cake crumbs, white chocolate shavings, or fresh berries for a beautiful finish.
🍽️ Serve:
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Chill Before Serving:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
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Scoop and Enjoy:
- Serve with a large spoon, making sure to get every delicious layer!
Notes
- Make It Ahead: You can prepare this trifle 1 day in advance. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Shortcut Tip: Use store-bought red velvet cake or a pre-made cheesecake filling to save time.
- Individual Servings: Layer the trifle in small mason jars or dessert cups for easy, grab-and-go servings.