Cherry Cheesecake Trifle Dessert – The Perfect Christmas Trifle Recipe!
Well Thanksgiving is over, and it’s already time to start thinking about the delicious sweets and treats that go along with Christmas. Visions of sugarplums won’t be enough to satisfy your hungry friends, family, and coworkers! If you’re looking for a sugary snack that doesn’t require a master chef, look no further than this Christmas trifle recipe.
“Hmmm, what exactly is a trifle?” is probably what many of you are thinking. Well, it’s an English dessert made from some combination of custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or jelly, and whipped cream arranged in layers. Basically, its a bowl or glass full of deliciousness stacked on more deliciousness! This Christmas trifle recipe may not be a traditional trifle in the strictest sense of the word but it’s close enough and just as good!
What I love about this Christmas trifle recipe (besides the fact that it is super quick and easy to make) is that it isn’t overwhelming. So many Christmas desserts are heavy or sickeningly sweet but this Christmas trifle recipe results in a concoction that is light and just right.
Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself…it’ll only take a few minutes to make!
Bonus: This Christmas trifle recipe is well, Christmasy with its white and red coloring.
For more delicious and festive holiday desserts, follow Freebie Finding Mom’s Desserts Pinterest board.
INGREDIENTS
1 package of graham crackers (about 6 full crackers)
8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
2 cups Cool Whip
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cherry pie filling
MATERIALS
Zip lock freezer bag
Rolling pin
Large bowl
Electric hand mixer
Serving bowl or glass
DIRECTIONS 
1. Place the graham crackers in a heavy plastic bag (like a freezer bag). Close the bag, and roll over the crackers with a rolling pin until you’ve made crumbs. Set the crumbs aside.
2. In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
3. In a bowl or a glass, create a base layer of graham cracker crumbs followed by a layer of the cheesecake filling and topped with a bit of cherry pie filling.
4. Repeat layers until the glass is full.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cherry Cheesecake Trifle Dessert
Layers of crumbled graham crackers, whipped cream and cherry pie filling make this delicious Cherry Cheesecake Trifle Dessert easy to prepare but impressive to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 package of graham crackers (about 6 full crackers)
- 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups Cool Whip
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
You'll also need:
- Zip lock freezer bag
- Rolling pin
- Large bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Serving bowl or glass
Instructions
- Place the graham crackers in a heavy plastic bag (like a freezer bag). Close the bag, and roll over the crackers with a rolling pin until you’ve made crumbs. Set the crumbs aside.
- In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- In a bowl or a glass, create a base layer of graham cracker crumbs followed by a layer of the cheesecake filling and topped with a bit of cherry pie filling.
- Repeat layers until the glass is full.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Jennie says
This is so cute! I love the idea and the pretty colors!
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Mandy, Barbie Bieber and Beyond says
That trifle looks amazing, just perfect for Christmas!! Thanks for linking up to #stumbleintotheweekend
Sarah @ SarahTitus.com says
This looks so good. I will definitely be making it. I thought you had to bake cheesecake; you don’t have to? Thanks for linking up at Frugal Friday. 🙂
Jenni says
This looks so yummy and pretty!! I can’t wait to make it! Thank you for sharing!
Jo-Anne says
Love the recipe, I’m just wondering if this recipe is for 2 or 4 servings?
Julisa says
2 servings for one recipe if you make 4 servings double the ingredients by 2 etc.. hope this helps good luck..
Olds Hendrickson says
How many servings does this make?
Lisa says
How big a bowl do you use?
Kelli says
Hi Lisa, I usually put it in individual serving glasses, but I’d imagine you could use a trifle bowl for this recipe. Hope that helps! 🙂 Kelli
Connie Carden says
OMG! I can’t wait to make this! I’m laying here trying to go to sleep but planning on making this in the morning. And then again for Christmas dinner. Thanks for the recipe.
Kelli says
Yay, Connie! 🙂 I love this recipe! I hope your family enjoys it! 🙂 Kelli
Aimee B. says
This was really lovely. I made it for Valentine’s Day and added a bit of pink to the creamy mixture. I also made it vegan by using vegan cream cheese and Cocowhip. It made 4 large servings and I’m positive I could get 6 out of it. 🙂
Kelli says
Hi Aimee, I love that idea! I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of my favorite desserts. 🙂 Kelli