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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Berry Cheesecake Trifle

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A quick and festive no-bake cheesecake trifle featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham crackers, and fresh red, white, and blue berries—perfect for summer gatherings.

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
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh raspberries
  • Optional: 1 tbsp sugar to macerate berries if tart
  • 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and sandy in texture. Set aside.
  2. In a large clean bowl, pour 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. In another bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep it light and fluffy.
  5. Wash and dry all berries. Hull and slice strawberries. If berries are tart, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over them and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  6. Layer the trifle starting with about 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs at the bottom of the trifle bowl. Add a generous layer of cheesecake filling, then a layer of mixed berries. Repeat layers until bowl is full, finishing with berries on top.
  7. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours, to allow flavors to meld and dessert to firm up.
  8. Before serving, optionally garnish with whole berries or extra graham cracker crumbs.

Notes

Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps. Do not overwhip the cream to prevent graininess. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Use fresh berries when possible and macerate tart berries with sugar. Layer starting and ending with berries for best presentation. Can substitute gluten-free or plant-based ingredients for dietary needs.

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Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, trifle, summer dessert, Fourth of July, berries, easy dessert, patriotic dessert

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