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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Easter Trifle

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for Easter or spring celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cups vanilla wafers or graham crackers, crushed lightly
  • Fresh mint leaves or extra whole strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries by tossing sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to draw out juices.
  2. Make the cheesecake cream by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream and lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  4. Lightly crush the vanilla wafers or graham crackers into small chunks.
  5. Assemble the trifle by layering crushed wafers at the bottom of a trifle bowl or individual glasses, followed by a layer of cheesecake cream, then a layer of macerated strawberries with juices. Repeat layers, finishing with cream and strawberry slices.
  6. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh mint or strawberries if desired.

Notes

Take cream cheese out 30 minutes before mixing to soften. Whip cream until stiff peaks form but do not overbeat. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Macerate strawberries to bring out juices. Chill trifle at least 2 hours for best flavor and texture. Add a splash of milk or cream if cream cheese mixture is too thick. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives.

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