A Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is a delicious layered dessert that’s both visually stunning and easy to assemble. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you:
Ingredients:
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the strawberry layer:
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- For the crust/cake layer:
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs or cubed pound cake
- 1/4 cup (60 g) melted butter (if using graham cracker crumbs)
- For garnish:
- Extra whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions:
- Prepare the strawberries:
- In a bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to macerate and create a syrup.
- Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Assemble the trifle:
- If using graham cracker crumbs, mix them with melted butter. If using cubed pound cake, set aside.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer the graham cracker crumbs or cake cubes at the bottom.
- Add a layer of the cheesecake mixture on top of the crumbs or cake.
- Spoon over a layer of macerated strawberries.
- Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with the cheesecake layer on top.
- Garnish and chill:
- Garnish with whipped cream and extra strawberries.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your light and creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle!