Description
Indulge in this decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Trifle, a stunning layered dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake filling and whipped cream. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
Red Velvet Cake:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Red food coloring (optional, for brighter color)
- White chocolate shavings or red velvet cake crumbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Velvet Cake: Bake the red velvet cake according to package directions, cool, and cut into small cubes.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Layer: In a trifle dish, alternate layers of cake cubes and cheesecake mixture. Repeat layers.
- Garnish: Top with white chocolate shavings or cake crumbs if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can make this trifle a day ahead—just cover and chill until ready to serve.
- For a shortcut, store-bought whipped topping can be used instead of homemade whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered/No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
