Red Velvet Cheesecake Trifle
A delightful dessert that combines rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake layers for a visually stunning treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (25-30 minutes).
- Let the cake cool completely and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and blend well.
- Whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the cake cubes and cheesecake filling in a trifle dish.
- Top with optional mini chocolate chips and fresh raspberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cool before cutting to maintain structure. For fluffier whipped cream, keep the cream very cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg