Paula Deen's Cherry Cheese Trifle
Indulge in the decadence of Paula Deen's Cherry Cheese Trifle, a no-bake dessert that combines creamy layers of cheesecake filling, moist pound cake, and luscious cherry pie filling for an irresistible treat. Perfect for entertaining, this stunning trifle comes together in just 20 minutes and can be prepared ahead of time, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or holiday celebrations. Each bite delivers a harmony of sweet and tangy flavors, while the option to garnish with crunchy almond slices and fresh mint adds a touch of elegance. Elevate your dessert game with this easy yet impressive recipe that is sure to be the centerpiece of any dessert table.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 1 loaf Pound cake
- 1 can (21 oz) Cherry pie filling
- 0.25 cup Almond slices (optional, for garnish)
- 2 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined and smooth.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
Step 4
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Set this cheesecake filling aside.
Step 5
Slice the pound cake into bite-sized cubes for easy layering.
Step 6
In a trifle dish or a large glass bowl, assemble the trifle by starting with a layer of pound cake cubes on the bottom.
Step 7
Spread a layer of the cheesecake filling over the pound cake layer, making sure it reaches the edges of the dish.
Step 8
Evenly spoon a portion of the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
Step 9
Repeat the layers (pound cake, cheesecake filling, cherry pie filling) until the dish is full, ending with a layer of cherry pie filling on top.
Step 10
If desired, sprinkle almond slices over the top for added texture and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Step 11
Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Step 12
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2135.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6154.4 |
| Total Fat 399.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 211.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1237.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3605.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 564.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 436.3g | |
| Protein 60.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 145.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 786.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1941.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories