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Perfect Red White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and crunchy graham crackers. Perfect for summer celebrations like Independence Day.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pint (about 350g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups (about 200g) graham crackers, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Add lemon zest if desired.
  4. Rinse and pat dry the strawberries, then slice them. Rinse and drain the blueberries well.
  5. Crush the graham crackers by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin until a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks is achieved.
  6. Assemble the trifle by layering 1 cup of crushed graham crackers at the bottom of a trifle bowl, followed by 1½ cups of cheesecake mixture, half the sliced strawberries, and half the blueberries.
  7. Repeat the layers once more: graham crackers, cheesecake mixture, and remaining berries.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra whole strawberries and blueberries.

Notes

Soften cream cheese fully at room temperature for smooth blending. Whip cream to soft peaks only to avoid grainy texture. Use gentle folding to keep cheesecake layer light and airy. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and set layers. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies or nuts instead of graham crackers.

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