The Best Strawberry Trifle with Cream Cheese Recipe
Indulge in this luscious Strawberry Trifle with Cream Cheese, a delightful dessert featuring layers of moist strawberry cake, fresh juicy strawberries, and a luxurious cream cheese pudding mixture, all topped with fluffy whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer:
- 1 strawberry cake, cooled and cubed
For the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3.4 ounces cheesecake pudding mix (unprepared)
- 3½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- ¾ cup powdered sugar, divided
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Cube the Cake: Slice the cooled cake into ¾ to 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add pudding mix and 1½ cups of cream, beating until combined. Mix in ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Add Strawberries: Combine fresh strawberries with cream mixture, reserving some for topping.
- Layer the Trifle: Alternate layers of cake cubes and strawberry mixture in a trifle dish.
- Whipped Cream Topping: Whip remaining cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top the trifle with whipped cream and reserved strawberries.
Notes
- Avoid using frozen fruit for best results.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture.
- Gradually drizzle in cream to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Feel free to layer cream and strawberries separately if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 813 kcal
- Sugar: 53g
- Sodium: 663mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 31g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 174mg
