Description
Indulgent layers of red velvet cheesecake trifle promise pure dessert bliss with creamy richness and velvety texture. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious spoonful of this classic Southern-inspired sweet sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
Cake Mix Additional Ingredients:
- Eggs (as per cake mix instructions)
- Oil (as per cake mix instructions)
- Water (as per cake mix instructions)
Finishing and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- Red velvet cake crumbs
- White chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Transform the red velvet cake into a delectable dessert by first preparing the cake according to the package or recipe guidelines, using a 9×13-inch pan for even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then meticulously slice it into precise 1-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for optimal layering.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create a luxurious, smooth base.
- Simultaneously, in a separate vessel, whisk the heavy cream with granulated sugar, achieving stiff, billowing peaks that promise a light, airy texture.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending with gentle strokes to maintain the ethereal lightness while creating a harmonious filling.
- Select a grand trifle dish or elegant individual glasses as your canvas, beginning the architectural process by laying a foundation of red velvet cake cubes.
- Generously spread a lavish layer of the cheesecake filling over the cake cubes, followed by a cloud-like layer of whipped topping.
- Repeat the layering technique, building height and complexity with each stratum of cake, filling, and cream until all ingredients are elegantly incorporated.
- Culminate the masterpiece with a final flourish of whipped topping, then adorn with a sophisticated scattering of white chocolate shavings, crimson red velvet crumbs, or vibrant fresh berries.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for a minimum of one hour, allowing the layers to meld and set, intensifying the dessert’s rich flavors and textures.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Slightly underbake the red velvet cake to keep it tender and prevent dryness when layering in the trifle.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of Kahlua or Bailey’s to the cake layers for an adult version that enhances the richness.
- Temperature Trick: Ensure cream cheese is completely room temperature to create a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Make-Ahead Marvel: Prepare this dessert a day in advance to let flavors meld and develop deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg