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Perfect Red White and Blue Layered Cheesecake Trifle

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and pound cake, perfect for Fourth of July and other celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for strawberries)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 8 ounces pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, extra berries

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream to soft peaks using an electric mixer, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and light. Add lemon juice if desired.
  4. Rinse and pat dry the strawberries, hull and slice them, then toss with powdered sugar if using. Rinse and dry the blueberries.
  5. Slice the pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
  6. Assemble the trifle by layering 1/3 of the pound cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl, followed by a thick layer of cheesecake mixture, then sliced strawberries, another layer of pound cake, more cheesecake mixture, and top with blueberries.
  7. Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and cake soak up the cream.
  8. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra berries.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and whisk attachment before whipping cream for faster results. Prepare the cheesecake layer a day ahead if desired. Slice pound cake slightly thicker to avoid sogginess. Use fresh berries for best texture and color. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: red white and blue dessert, cheesecake trifle, Fourth of July dessert, patriotic dessert, layered trifle, easy summer dessert

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