Description
A luscious and easy-to-make Blueberry Cheesecake Trifle featuring layers of creamy cheesecake mixture, moist angel food cake cubes, and sweet blueberry pie filling. Perfectly chilled and garnished with fresh blueberries and whipped cream, this no-bake dessert offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors for any occasion.
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
Cake Layer
- 1 (10 oz) angel food cake or pound cake, cut into cubes
Fruit Layer
- 2 cups blueberry pie filling (or fresh blueberries mixed with 1/4 cup sugar)
- Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
Topping
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful to maintain the fluffy consistency by not overmixing.
- Layer Ingredients: In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, start by adding a layer of the cheesecake mixture to the bottom.
- Add Blueberry Layer: Spread a layer of blueberry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake mixture layer.
- Add Cake Cubes: Place a layer of cubed angel food or pound cake over the blueberry layer to add texture and absorb the cream mixture.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering cheesecake mixture, blueberry filling, and cake cubes until the dish is filled, finishing with a top layer of cheesecake mixture.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the trifle with fresh blueberries and a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the dessert chill thoroughly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries and a little sugar as an alternative to canned blueberry pie filling for a fresher taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy whipping cream but expect a less rich texture.
- This trifle can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead; just cover and refrigerate to enhance flavor blending.
- Angel food cake works best for a light texture, but pound cake provides a denser, richer base.
- If cream cheese is too firm, soften it by microwaving in short bursts to ease mixing.
