Description

This No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberry Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for warm days when you want an indulgent dessert without turning on the oven, this trifle combines smooth textures and fresh flavors in an elegant presentation.

Ingredients

Scale

Whipped Cream

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Other Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, chopped (plus whole berries for garnish, if desired)
1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Make the Whipped Cream: In a large bowl using a standing or hand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Prepare Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until smooth, either with a mixer or by hand. Stir in vanilla extract to combine.
Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate cheesecake mixture until fully combined, maintaining a light texture. Set aside.
Make the Crust: Mix the crushed graham crackers with melted unsalted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Set aside.
Assemble the Trifle: In trifle glasses or serving dishes, layer the components starting with a layer of chocolate cheesecake filling, followed by graham cracker crumbs, chopped strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat the layering until the glasses are filled, finishing with a whole strawberry on top if desired.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled trifles for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set. For best texture and taste, chill for 3-4 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture.
The trifle can be made a day ahead for convenience; keep refrigerated.
Adjust sugar quantities to taste, especially if using sweeter or tart strawberries.
This dessert is perfect for warm weather as it requires no baking.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, strawberry trifle, layered dessert, easy dessert, no bake dessert, whipped cream, graham cracker crust