Berry Cheesecake Trifle

With summer in full bloom, it’s time for another berry dessert! I personally love strawberry cheesecake, so this berry cheesecake trifle is a wonderful take on a traditional cheesecake recipe.

As if this berry dessert trifle could not get any better, this recipe doesn’t even require turning on an oven.

What is a trifle?

A trifle is actually a dish from Great Britain. It is usually a cold dessert made with sponge cake and fruit and then covered with layers of cream and/or jelly.

We LOVE how easy trifle desserts are to make – the hardest part is just assembling it all together in a trifle bowl.

If you don’t have a trifle bowl, you could easily use any type of deep bowl.

I like to use a glass bowl when I make a trifle because then you can see all the layers that make up the dessert.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make Berry Cheesecake Trifle, you will need the following ingredients:

• Fresh strawberries
• Sugar
• Lemon juice
• Strawberry pie filling
• Cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Milk
• Instant vanilla pudding mix
• Cool Whip
•  Angel food cake

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

• 2 Mixing Bowl (Large)
• Trifle Bowl

How to make Berry Cheesecake Trifle

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and pie filling; set aside.
2. In another large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, milk, pudding mix and Cool Whip; set aside.
3. Cut your angel food cake into cubes (about 1 inch) and set aside.
4. Assemble your trifle by spreading half of the angel food cake in the bottom of your trifle bowl or serving dish.
5. Top angel food cake with half of the cream mixture.
6. Spread on half of the berry mixture on top of the cream mixture.
7. Repeat all steps.
8. Store trifle in the refrigerator until served. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Storage Instructions

• Fridge: Place the Berry Cheesecake Trifle in the fridge and store for up to 2 days.
• Make sure to cover it with saran wrap or tin foil to keep from exposing the dessert and having it dry out

Want to add some finishing touches?

• Crush up some graham crackers and sprinkle it on top (just before serving to avoid them getting soggy)
• Get canned whipped cream and sliced strawberries for a special finish
• Add some marshmallows to the top
• You can use any flavor pie filling and add whatever fruit you’d like. Both blueberry and raspberry are wonderful options.

Enjoy More Delicious Trifles Recipes

Puddings are easy enough for home cooks at any level, and they make a great dessert for any occasion. Check out our comprehensive list of all our pudding recipes!

• Berry Trifle
• Chocolate Caramel Brownie Trifle
• Lemon Blueberry Trifle 
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