Description
A no-bake Cherry Cheesecake Trifle layered with creamy cheesecake filling, fluffy whipped cream, sweet cherry pie filling, and soft cake cubes. This easy, crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream (or store-bought whipped topping)
1 prepared pound cake or angel food cake, cut into cubes
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Optional: fresh cherries for garnish
Optional: crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish or individual glasses.
- Add a layer of the cheesecake mixture, followed by a layer of cherry pie filling.
- Repeat the layers, ending with cherry pie filling on top.
- Garnish with fresh cherries and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Can be made up to 24 hours in advance for best flavor blending.
Use gluten-free cake for a gluten-free version.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze as texture may be affected.
Serve in a large trifle dish or individual jars for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
