Description
Delightful red velvet cheesecake trifle combines Southern charm with creamy indulgence. Layers of rich cake, smooth cream cheese, and whipped topping create a dessert that delights senses and satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) red velvet cake mix
- Eggs (as per cake mix instructions)
- Oil (as per cake mix instructions)
- Water (as per cake mix instructions)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (600 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsps powdered sugar
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- Red velvet cake crumbs
- White chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Cake Foundation Preparation: Activate the oven according to red velvet cake mix guidelines. Pour batter into a rectangular pan, spreading evenly. Bake until fully cooked, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cake Deconstruction: Meticulously transform the cooled cake into uniform cubes or delicate crumbles, ensuring consistent texture and visual appeal for the trifle composition.
- Cheesecake Layer Creation: Blend cream cheese until silky smooth, integrating powdered sugar and vanilla. Separately whip heavy cream to sturdy peaks, then delicately fold into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Whipped Cream Topping Development: Whisk heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks form, creating an ethereal cream crown.
- Architectural Layering: In a transparent trifle dish or individual serving glasses, construct strategic layers. Begin with red velvet cake pieces, generously cover with cheesecake filling. Repeat layering, building height and complexity with each stratum.
- Decorative Finishing: Sprinkle remaining red velvet crumbs across the surface. Enhance visual presentation with white chocolate shavings or a scattering of fresh berries for elegant refinement.
- Flavor Fusion and Serving: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least one hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and layers to solidify. Serve chilled, using a long-handled spoon to capture the full sensory experience of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Select Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality cream cheese and heavy cream for a richer, more luxurious texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Manage Cake Moisture: Ensure red velvet cake is completely cooled before cubing to prevent soggy layers and maintain structural integrity of the trifle.
- Control Cream Consistency: Whip cream to soft peaks for a lighter filling, avoiding over-beating which can create a grainy, butter-like texture.
- Temperature Matters: Chill trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly, enhancing overall taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg