Description
A delightful and creamy Blueberry Cheesecake Trifle featuring layers of smooth cheesecake mixture, sweet blueberry pie filling, and airy angel food cake cubes. This no-bake dessert is simple to assemble and perfect for gatherings, offering a refreshing balance of rich creaminess and fruity sweetness.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Other Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz) angel food cake or pound cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups blueberry pie filling (or fresh blueberries mixed with 1/4 cup sugar)
- Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, indicating it is fully whipped and holds shape. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, combining them carefully to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Assemble the Trifle: Using a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, start by adding a layer of the cheesecake mixture, followed by a layer of blueberry pie filling. Continue layering the cheesecake mixture and blueberry filling alternately, incorporating the angel food cake cubes in between layers as desired, until the dish is filled. Ensure to finish with a layer of cheesecake mixture on top.
- Garnish: Decorate the top layer with fresh blueberries and a dollop of whipped cream if preferred, to add extra visual appeal and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve chilled for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Notes
- This dessert requires no baking, making it quick and easy to prepare.
- Angel food cake can be substituted with pound cake or sponge cake based on preference.
- If using fresh blueberries, mix them with sugar ahead of time to create a natural syrupy filling.
- For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese and lighter whipping cream.
- The trifle can be assembled a few hours ahead of time or the night before to enhance the flavors.
