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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Cheesecake Trifle Recipe for Fourth of July Celebrations

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A quick and easy no-bake trifle featuring creamy cheesecake layers, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for Fourth of July or any summer celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes). Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until fully incorporated and fluffy. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. This will serve as the crunchy base layer.
  4. Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a small bowl. Let them sit for 10 minutes to macerate. Rinse blueberries and pat dry.
  5. Start with a generous layer of the graham cracker crust at the bottom of your bowl or glasses (about 1 cup). Next, spoon a thick layer of cheesecake filling (about 1 1/2 cups), smoothing it out gently.
  6. Follow with a layer of the macerated strawberries (about 1 cup), then another thin layer of cheesecake filling (about 1 cup).
  7. Add a layer of blueberries (about 1 cup), and finish with a final dollop of cheesecake filling on top.
  8. Cover the trifle tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to let the flavors meld and the filling set.
  9. Spoon into bowls or serve directly from the trifle bowl, making sure every portion has all three patriotic colors and textures.

Notes

If cream cheese isn’t soft enough, microwave for 10 seconds until pliable. Don’t overmix when folding whipped cream to keep fluffy texture. Macerate strawberries with sugar to soften and sweeten. Prepare filling and crust a day ahead and add berries before serving for freshness. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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

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