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February 19, 2025
With fluffy red velvet cake, smooth cheesecake cream, and crushed chocolate cookies, these cheesecake red velvet trifles are decadent, chocolatey, and so pretty!
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Cheesecake Red Velvet Trifles
Red Velvet Cake
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Preheat oven to 375°F***. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and grease any exposed areas with a light coating of butter or canola oil. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Then, whisk the sour cream, whole milk, and vinegar in a liquid measuring cup until combined.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, canola oil, and red food coloring. Add half of the flour mixture followed by half of the milk mixture until just combined. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk mixtures. The batter will be thick.
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Spread the red velvet cake batter into the prepared pan, ensuring that the batter is evenly distributed. Bake, checking for doneness at 8 minutes. The cake is ready when an inserted toothpick has just a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper to transfer the cake to a cooling rack, and let cool completely.
Cheesecake Layer
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While the cake is baking, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the butter and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Add the heavy whipping cream to the cream cheese mixture, and beat over medium-high until stiff peaks form. Taste, and add more powdered sugar if desired.
Assembly
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Have six glasses or jars ready. Once the cake is cooled, use a cookie cutter the same diameter of your glasses/jars to cut out 18 circles. Place one cake circle in the bottom of each glass/jar.
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With a piping bag and tip, pipe a layer of cheesecake filling over the cake circles. Sprinkle each layer of filling with a scant Tablespoon of cookie crumbs. Repeat two more times so that you have three layers total in each glass.
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To finish, top each cheesecake red velvet trifle with a strawberry. Enjoy!
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Red Velvet Cake Moisture Secret 💦Add a tablespoon of buttermilk to your red velvet cake batter to ensure an ultra-moist, tender crumb that remains soft when layered in the trifle.
- Cheesecake Cream Stabilization Trick 🥄Chill your mixing bowl and whisk for 15 minutes before whipping the cheesecake cream to help it hold its structure and create a more stable, luxurious texture.
- Cookie Layer Crunch Preservation 🍪Crush chocolate cookies just before assembling to maintain their crisp texture and prevent soggy layers in your trifle.
- Color Depth Enhancement 🎨Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder in your red velvet cake for a deeper, more vibrant red color and richer chocolate undertone.
- Layering Aesthetic Technique 🍨Use a clear glass or transparent serving dish to showcase the beautiful layered colors and textures of your red velvet cheesecake trifle.
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