Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

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This strawberry cheesecake trifle is a simple dessert that can easily feed a crowd. It starts with a boxed cake mix, cheesecake pudding, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries to create a refreshing summer dessert.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Chill Time3

Total Time3 50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients for preparation (I used Pillsbury brand, 15.25 ounces)
2 boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
3 cups 2% milk
1½-2 pounds fresh strawberries washed, dried, and slicedd
16 ounces whipped topping thawed

Instructions

Prepare the strawberry cake according to the box instructions. Bake the cake in the oven and set it aside to cool. This can be done a day or two in advance if you'd like.
1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients for preparation
Once the cake is cool, cut into 2 inch by 2 inch bite-sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding and milk until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble.
2 boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix, 3 cups 2% milk
Set aside 4-5 whole berries for a garnish. Wash the remaining berries, remove the tops, and cut into small pieces. Set aside.
1½-2 pounds fresh strawberries
Place ⅓ of the cake pieces in a single layer on the bottom of a trifle dish. Top the bottom layer with ⅓ of the cheesecake pudding and smooth into an even layer. Spoon ⅓ of the whipped topping on top of the pudding and smooth. Top with about ⅓ of the sliced strawberries. Repeat for 2 more layers.
16 ounces whipped topping
Top the trifle with the remaining whipped topping and halved strawberries. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Notes

This dessert must be refrigerated. Don't store at room temperature.

The calories shown are based on the trifle serving 12, with 1 serving being 1/12 of the trifle. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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