Printable Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Easter Trifle Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Easter Trifle

Think you like strawberry shortcake? Well, this simple dessert for Easter takes those flavors, combines them with a no-bake cheesecake filling, and blows old-fashioned strawberry shortcake right out of the water. You won't believe how rich and cream this easy Easter dessert recipes becomes... and all without a lot of work on your end.

Simply buy a pre-prepared angel food cake and toss this trifle together the morning before your gathering. You can also make the filling ahead of time if you want to keep things truly easy.

Recipe serves about 15.

Ingredients:
2 quarts fresh strawberries
1/4 C. granulated sugar
16 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
2 C. confectioners' sugar
8 oz. sour cream or Greek yogurt
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
1 prepared angel food cake, torn or cut into small pieces

Instructions: 1. Slice your strawberries and toss them with the granulated sugar. Set aside.

2. To prepare the cheesecake filling, combine the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.

3. With a rubber spatula, fold the Cool Whip into the cheese mixture. Gently fold in your chopped angel food cake.

4. Starting with your cream/cake mixture, layer 1/3 of your cake, followed by 1/3 of your strawberries, another 1/3 of your cake mixture, another 1/3 of your strawberries, then the last of your cake and the last of your strawberries.

5. Cover and refrigerate at least three hours before serving.