Description
This Easy Christmas Red Velvet Cake Trifle is a festive and indulgent layered dessert that combines moist red velvet cake, creamy homemade cream cheese whipped cream, and sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this trifle balances rich flavors and textures in a visually stunning presentation that serves 12.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Velvet Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (prepared with vegetable oil and eggs per the cake mix directions)
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
- 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (may add more to taste)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Other
- 21 oz cherry pie filling (can)
- Optional garnish: crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the directions on the box. Bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan until done, then allow it to cool.
- Make Cream Cheese Whipped Cream Base: Using an electric mixer, whip the softened cream cheese in a small bowl until soft and fluffy. Set aside.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Whipped Cream: Add the whipped cream cheese to the whipped cream and continue whipping on high speed until stiff peaks form. Blend in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness with more powdered sugar if desired. This mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Layer Cake Cubes: Cut the cooled red velvet cake into cubes. Place a layer of cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spread 1/3 of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
- Add Cream Cheese Whipped Cream: Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese whipped cream evenly over the cherry filling.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers two more times – cake cubes, cherry pie filling, and cream cheese whipped cream – ending with a layer of the cream cheese whipped cream on top.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the trifle immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top for a festive touch before serving.
Notes
- The cream cheese whipped cream can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use a 9×13-inch pan for baking the cake as it creates the perfect thickness for trifle layering.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the whipped cream to suit your desired sweetness.
- For an extra festive touch, garnish with crushed candy canes or red and green sprinkles.
- This dessert is best served within 1 day of assembling to maintain cake texture and cream freshness.
