A delightful and easy-to-make dessert, the Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle layers creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for any occasion, this trifle is sure to impress your guests with its beautiful presentation and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- For the Graham Cracker Layer:
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- For Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Additional strawberries, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Layer:
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- Stir well and let the mixture sit for about 15-20 minutes to macerate the strawberries. This will draw out the juices and make them extra flavorful.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Layer:
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, begin by adding a layer of the graham cracker mixture at the bottom.
- Next, add a layer of the cheesecake mixture, spreading it evenly over the graham cracker crumbs.
- Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries over the cheesecake layer.
- Repeat the layers until the trifle dish or glasses are filled, ending with a layer of strawberries on top.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled and set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional sliced strawberries, if desired.
Enjoy your delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle!
Notes:
- This trifle can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crumbs with other types of cookies or cake pieces for different flavor variations.
