Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Trifle is a decadent dessert that layers velvety red velvet cake, rich cream cheese filling, and fluffy whipped cream. This visually stunning treat is perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it an instant crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients as per package)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Bake the red velvet cake according to package instructions. Let it cool completely before crumbling into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and fold in half of the whipped cream.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer crumbled red velvet cake, cheesecake filling, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle serving (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg