Cheesecake Trifle (Red, White & Blue)

Cheesecake Trifle is a delicious layered dessert! I make this one with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, but you can use any berry combination that you enjoy the most. It's a simple recipe made in a clear trifle bowl so you can see all the gorgeous layers!

I like to use a combination of pudding and Cool Whip in this trifle recipe. I chose cheesecake flavored so it would mimic the flavor of real cheesecake, except with an extra creamy texture since it's pudding. Mixed with the soft cake and fresh berries, each bite is balanced and yummy.

If you like easy trifle recipes, you will love my chocolate peanut butter trifle and this easy to make pumpkin trifle.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's a no-bake dessert: Like this layered Jello, this is an easy layered no-bake dessert recipe that's perfect to make in the summer when it's too hot to turn on the oven. It turns store-bought angel food cake and pudding mix into a stunning trifle.
• It has a beautiful presentation: The clear trifle bowl highlights the beautiful, distinct layers and bright colors of the fresh berries. If you want to impress some party guests, I suggest you make this recipe.
• It takes less than 30 minutes to prep and assemble: I love how quick it is to put together. It goes to show that you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to create pretty and delicious food.

Ingredients

Here is everything you need to prepare this mixed berry trifle recipe. The ingredients create simple layers that don't need a lot of attention before you assemble them.

• Angel food cake: I use whatever I find in the bakery section of the grocery store. I like to go with the loaf version when possible because it's easier to cut into even pieces. However, the ring version will work wonderfully in a pinch.
• Cheesecake pudding mix: This is where you get the cheesecake flavor without going through the effort of preparing a cheesecake filling. It's smooth, luscious, and not too sweet.
• Milk: This is to make the cheesecake pudding. I find that whole or 2% milk works best in this recipe, as less fat content might make it too thin.
• Whipped topping: I like a layer of Cool Whip as well to add a delightfully fluffy texture to the angel food cake trifle. You can use whipped cream, but it won't stay stable as long.
• Berries: I chose raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries to create a red, white, and blue theme so I could serve this as a 4th of July trifle. Use any leftover berries to make a cheesecake fruit salad!

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Pound cake trifle: Swap the angel food cake for pound cake. It will make a slightly different but still tasty result.
• Add chocolate: Use chocolate pudding mix instead of cheesecake to add some richness.
• Add peaches: Add fresh or drained canned peaches to add another level of natural sweetness.

How to Make Cheesecake Trifle

Here are the instructions on how to make this cheesecake trifle recipe. Prepare the pudding, wash the berries, and slice the angel food cake before you get started.

Step 1: Layer cake and pudding. Arrange about ⅓ of the cake pieces at the bottom of the trifle dish. Spread ⅓ of the pudding on top evenly.

Step 2: Add Cool Whip. Next, spread ⅓ of the Cool Whip over the top of the cheesecake pudding.

Step 3: Top with berries. Arrange ⅓ of the fresh medley of berries over the Cool Whip.

Step 4: Repeat two more times. Add two more layers by repeating the first three steps twice. Chill for 2-3 hours and serve!

Check out my 4th of July Oreos if you're looking for other recipes that celebrate the patriotic holiday.

If you love recipes like this mixed berry trifle dessert, you may also enjoy this berry smoothie.

Serving Suggestions

This dish is perfect to serve with any summer meal especially when fresh berries are in season. Serve it up for patriotic holidays like the July 4th and Memorial day for its red, white, and blue colors, or enjoy it anytime of year.

• Enjoy some strawberry scones or toffee shortbread cookies to scoop up the extra pudding in the trifle.
• Make a tasty drink like a fruity orange gin and tonic or a bold tequila espresso martini to pair with it at the end of a dinner party.
• Drizzle some blueberry syrup on top of each cake layer for more sweetness and brightness.

Fresh Berry Cheesecake Trifle

Karin and Ken

This is a no-bake Cheesecake Trifle with layers of cake, pudding, and a medley of fresh, ripe berries. It's a lovely summer treat you'll want to make on repeat.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Assembly Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

• Trifle Bowl

Ingredients

  

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• 1 prepared angel food
• 2 3.4 ounce boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 16 ounce tub whipped topping thawed
• 2 small packages fresh raspberries
• 1 package fresh blueberries
• 1 pound fresh strawberries tops removed and sliced

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Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding and milk until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble.
• Prepare your berries by washing generously and remove the tops of your strawberries and chop into small pieces. Add to a bowl and toss to mix.
• Chop up the angel good cake into bit size pieces. I cut mine into 2"x 2" cubes.
• Place ⅓ of the cake pieces in a single layer on the bottom of a trifle dish.
• Top with ⅓ of the cheesecake pudding and smooth into an even later.
• Add ⅓ of the whipped topping on top of the pudding and smooth.
• Top with about ⅓ of your berries.
• Repeat for two more layers. Top the trifle with the remaining whipped topping and berries.
• Refrigerate the trifle before serving for 2-3 hours, this makes serving easier, the layers hold together better and allows the flavors to combine nicely. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

• Store your cheesecake trifle tightly covered with plastic wrap for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
• Slice your angel food cake with a serrated bread knife to produce fewer crumbs and cleaner pieces.
• Allow your trifle to chill for a minimum of 2-3 hours in the fridge or overnight if possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword berry trifle, cheesecake trifle, triple berry trifle

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This post was originally published in September 2022. It has been updated with new content.