Cherry Cheesecake Trifle: A Delicious & Easy Dessert Recipe

Cherry Cheesecake Trifle: A Delicious & Easy Dessert Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 0 min Total Time: 240 min
Yield: 8 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A layered dessert featuring cream cheese, cherry pie filling, and pound cake. Perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 pound cake, cut into cubes
  • Milk or cherry juice, for drizzling
  • Fresh cherries, for garnish (optional)
  • Graham cracker crumbs, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, extracts, and eggs. Fold in sour cream.
  2. Combine cherry pie filling, lemon juice, and optional almond extract.
  3. Chill mixing bowl and beaters, then whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  4. Assemble trifle by layering pound cake, cheesecake mixture, and cherry filling. Repeat layers and top with whipped cream.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. For best results, let the trifle sit overnight before serving.