Here’s a beautiful and EASY Cheesecake Trifle — creamy layers of no-bake cheesecake filling, fruit (or pie filling), and crushed cookies or cake. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you need a show-stopping dessert with minimal effort!
🍰 Cheesecake Trifle
Ingredients
(Serves 10–12 depending on trifle dish size)
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
OR 2 cups Cool Whip
Layer Options (choose one or mix)
Fruit/Pie Filling Options:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 can blueberry pie filling
- 1 can strawberry pie filling
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Cookie/Cake Layer Options:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 2 cups crushed Oreos
- Cubed pound cake or angel food cake (about 3 cups)
Instructions
1. Make the cheesecake filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and airy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice; beat again.
- Fold in whipped cream (or Cool Whip) until silky and fluffy.
2. Choose your layers
Pick your combination. Popular pairings:
- Classic Cherry Cheesecake Trifle: graham crumbs + cherry pie filling
- Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Trifle: pound cake + fresh strawberries
- Oreo Cheesecake Trifle: crushed Oreos + chocolate drizzle
- Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Trifle: angel food cake + blueberry pie filling
3. Build the trifle
In a large clear trifle dish (or large bowl), layer in this order:
- Cheesecake filling
- Cookies or cake
- Fruit or pie filling
Repeat layers until you reach the top, ending with fruit or cheesecake.
4. Chill
Refrigerate 2–4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
5. Serve
Top with fresh whipped cream, extra fruit, cookie crumbs, or a drizzle of chocolate.
⭐ Tips
- Letting it chill overnight makes the flavors blend beautifully.
- For a lighter version, use Cool Whip + angel food cake.
- For a richer version, use Oreos + chocolate sauce.
- Fresh fruit looks the prettiest on top right before serving.
If you’d like, I can give you:
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
🍫 Oreo Cheesecake Trifle
🍋 Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Trifle
🎄 Christmas Cheesecake Trifle
Which style would you prefer?
