Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

This strawberry cheesecake trifle is a simple dessert that can easily feed a crowd. This recipe uses a boxed cake mix, cheesecake pudding, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries to create a refreshing summer dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy strawberry cake, pudding cake, trifle recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Chill Time 3 hours

Servings

Calories 345kcal

Author Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients for preparation (I used the Pillsbury brand)
2 boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
3 cups 2% milk
1 ½-2 pounds fresh strawberries washed, dried, and sliced
16 ounces whipped topping thawed

Instructions

Prepare the strawberry cake according to the box instructions. Bake the cake and set it aside to cool. This can be done a day or two in advance if you'd like.
Once the cake is cool, cut into 2 inch by 2 inch bite-sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding and milk until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble.
Set aside 4-5 whole berries. Wash the remaining berries, remove the tops, and cut into small pieces. Set aside.
Place 1/3 of the cake pieces in a single layer on the bottom of a trifle dish. Top with 1/3 of the cheesecake pudding and smooth into an even later.
Add 1/3 of the whipped topping on top of the pudding and smooth. Top with about 1/3 of your slices strawberries. Repeat for 2 more layers.
Top the trifle with the remaining whipped topping and halved strawberries.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the trifle serving 12, with 1 serving being 1/12 of the trifle. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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