Blueberry Cheesecake Trifle: Delightful and Easy Dessert
This delightful and easy Blueberry Cheesecake Trifle is a perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion. Layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet blueberry pie filling create a stunning and delicious treat that's sure to impress your guests.
Equipment
- Stand or hand mixer
- large mixing bowls
- sharp knife
- Measuring cups/spoons
- 4-quart or larger trifle bowl
Ingredients
- 1 box Angel Food cake mix plus required ingredients
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 3 cups half and half or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 blocks (8 oz each) Neufchatel cream cheese softened
- 2 containers (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping thawed, OR 4 cups sweetened fresh whipped cream
- 2 cans (21 oz each) premium blueberry pie filling
- Fresh mint sprigs optional garnish
Cheesecake Mixture
- ½ container whipped topping from the 2 containers
- cheesecake mixture combined with cream cheese
Assembly
- ⅓ cake cubes
- ⅓ blueberry pie filling
- ½ cheesecake mixture
Garnish
- remaining whipped topping
- remaining blueberry pie filling for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare angel food cake per package directions, cool, cube, and divide into three equal portions.
- Combine pudding mix, milk, and vanilla; whip until thickened but pourable.
- Beat softened cream cheese with one container of whipped topping until smooth.
- Whip pudding mixture into cream cheese mixture until smooth and integrated.
Layering
- Layer one-third of cake cubes, one-third of blueberry pie filling, and half of the cheesecake mixture in a trifle bowl.
- Repeat layers, ending with remaining cake and pie filling.
Chilling and Serving
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Frost with remaining whipped topping and garnish just before serving.
Notes
Assemble the trifle up to one day in advance; decorate only immediately before serving for best presentation. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The trifle can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.