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Easy Cherry Cheesecake Trifle (No Bake)

A delicious single serving of easy cherry cheesecake trifle layered with graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and topped with bright red cherries.
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Prepare this simple, no-bake cherry cheesecake trifle in individual glasses for a quick, satisfying dessert. It uses minimal effort and is ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or heavy cream, whipped)
  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) graham cracker crust mix, or about 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. This is your cheesecake layer.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  4. Assemble the trifles in individual serving glasses or small bowls. Start with a layer of graham cracker mixture at the bottom of each glass.
  5. Top the crumbs with a layer of the cheesecake mixture.
  6. Spoon a layer of the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
  7. Repeat the layers: graham crackers, cheesecake mixture, and finish with a dollop of cherry pie filling on top of each trifle.
  8. Chill the trifles for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to set slightly.

Notes

  • You can make this dessert ahead of time; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • For a different texture, substitute the graham crackers with crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use real heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks instead of the frozen topping.

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