This Berry Cheesecake Trifle is so fun to make, easy, and delicious! Layers of fresh blueberries, strawberries, creamy goodness, and angel food cake bring together this ultimate no-bake dessert that everyone will love!
If you love this fresh berry dessert, be sure to check out this Strawberry Butter Golden Dump Cake, Cherry Strawberry Dump Cake, and these Berry Coconut Granola Yogurt Shooters!
Spring and Summer Indulgences.
Summer is here! I couldn’t wait to sit outside on the patio and listen to Blues music while indulging in good eats, but the rain had another plan for the long weekend. Mom, HB, and I decided not to BBQ, so we picked up takeout from our local barbecue spot, Uncle Sam’s. This was obviously the plan for most on this rainy day off in July. As we were finishing our southern spread, the rain finally stopped. We were happy that daylight was kind to us and so ready to go outside to relax on the back patio—and enjoy dessert!
The Ultimate No-Bake Dessert
I wanted to try something new and fun for summer! This Berry Cheesecake Trifle is absolutely divine and to many it’s considered a low calorie treat. You would would never know it because it is just that amazing! I love this colorful dessert because it’s a blend of fresh strawberries, blueberries, angel food cake, a hint of cheesecake, and creamy blissfulness! It’s perfect because it’s customizable with the option to make it sugar-free or a lower calorie alternative.
What is a trifle?
The traditional trifle is a common English dessert that originated around the 18th century. Most people recognize it right away with its beautiful layers of an assortment (and not limited to): fruit, sponge cake, pudding, custard, etc. The English typically served their trifle in a round dish with fruit and cake with homemade jelly. Here in the states, you will see it all: berries, cake, brownies, snack bar pieces, yogurt, you name it.
Trifles have been around my family for years. You can also enjoy them all year long–especially around the holidays. Trifles are perfect dessert dish when you are entertaining company for summer holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th, etc.) or just when you want to hang out on the patio indulging in a delicious, sweet treat.
They are super easy to make and you know I had to figure out a way to incorporate a healthy swap! I mainly did this for my Mom who is diabetic. Being a WW member over the years, I learned how to make things taste good even when lowering the caloric elements.
Trifles bring out creativity!
It’s nice knowing that you can still enjoy the foods you love simply by making simple swaps. I also love trifles because you can freestyle it to your liking! There really isn’t a wrong way to make a trifle.
Options for your trifle:
I used cheesecake pudding flavor because it’s one of my favorites. I was in the mood for something cheesecake’ish, but you can absolutely use whatever flavor you would like.
My other pudding options would include: white chocolate and vanilla pudding mix!
For the Cake: you can use pound cake (such as vanilla our sour cream) instead of angel food cake.
What you will need:
- Fresh blueberries and strawberries
- Angel food cake
- Cheesecake Pudding Mix
- Cream cheese, regular, sugar-free or non-dairy. Cream cheese is optional, but a great addition to the cheesecake pudding mix).
- Milk
- Whipped topping
- Trifle dish or a dish deep enough to build trifle
More recipes with fruit that you will love!
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BERRY CHEESECAKE TRIFLE
Ingredients
- 4 small packages of regular or sugar-free instant cheesecake pudding
- Angel Food Cake, ready to eat (approximately 14 oz.)
- 2 cups milk plant-based or regular
- 1/2 cup of water
- 2 pints of strawberries sliced
- 2 pints of blueberries
- 8 oz of cream cheese, optional vegan or regular
- 8 oz Cool Whip, whipped topping thawed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk milk, water, and pudding mix. Let stand for a few minutes or until it has soft-set.
- Add cream cheese here if you want to incorporate it. Next…You can opt for cream cheese pudding mix, add cream cheese or use both!
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Add a layer of angel food cake chunks to the bottom layer.
- Next add a layer of strawberries, then top berries with cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat the process.
- Add another layer of angel food cake chunks.
- Top angel food cake chunks with another layer of berries.
- Top berries with cream cheese mixture.
- Top final layer with berries! Make your pattern fun!
- Chill for approximately 1 hour.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Please feel free to use regular and the place of sugar-free or light options.
- White chocolate pudding mix is another great cream filling alternative. Again, you can use whatever flavor you like.
- Violife makes a great dairy-free cream cheese for those wanting to make this VEGAN friendly.
- You can find Angel Food already baked at most grocery stores. You can also purchase a box of Angel cake mix and bake by following the instructions on the box.
- I used an 8-1/2 inches tall by 8 inches wide trifle dish.
This looks delicious! I am pinning this for later! I may make it this weekend. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome, Brittni!
I’m not a cheesecake fan but this looks delightful! Love all the berries.
It’s really good with any flavor! White chocolate is my other favorite flavor. Yes, to the berries!
I’ve never had or made a trifle. What other fruits would you recommend using?
I would definitely recommend any berries. I think bananas would be great too. I would probably be careful with melons because they may make the trifle too watery—but anything is worth a try!
Can you believe I’ve never made a trifle? This looks amazing, will definitely have to try this out!!
Thank you! You will love it!
Cheesecake in a trifle. That is brilliant!
Thanks Jill! So yummy!
Yummy! What a tasty and festive looking dessert!
It’s a partayyy!
Wow, this looks de-licious!!! I could ate this whole container by myself.
Love a good trifle! Amazing presentation
Can I make this the night before? Wondering if it gets soggy? Thanks
Yes, it will get soggy. It’s best to have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go if you need to save time. Creamy layer filling and berries can be sliced and you can then layer your trifle. It honestly, will come together in less than 15 minutes. I hope this helps!
Where does the cream cheese get mixed in? It’s not listed in the instructions, but it’s in the ingredients list. There is also a spot in the directions that says ( doing the ). What’s that mean?
The cream cheese is optional, but you can opt for only using cream cheese pudding mix. However, if you want to use both cream cheese and pudding mix, you can. There was a glitch in the card. I have refreshed it and the steps are there. Thank you!