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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Berry Cheesecake Trifle

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake trifle featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh red and blue berries, and a crunchy graham cracker base, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • Optional: 1 tbsp granulated sugar to macerate berries
  • 2 cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, extra whole berries

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir well until crumbs are evenly coated and slightly clumpy.
  2. Spoon about one-third of the crumb mixture into the bottom of your trifle bowl or individual glasses. Press lightly to create a firm base. Set aside.
  3. Optional: Toss sliced strawberries and blueberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy.
  7. Assemble the trifle by layering over the graham cracker base: one-third cheesecake filling, then macerated berries. Repeat layers ending with berries on top.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Just before serving, garnish with fresh whole berries and mint leaves.

Notes

Keep cream cheese and heavy cream cold before mixing for best texture. Avoid over-whipping cream to prevent graininess. Press crumb base firmly and chill well to maintain crunch. Best after chilling overnight but minimum 2 hours is sufficient. Microwave cream cheese for 10 seconds if too stiff.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, berry trifle, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, easy dessert, red white and blue dessert

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