Cheesecake and Strawberry Trifle

By á-25087

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 teaspoons vanilla, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 angel food cake, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch cubes
• 2 pounds strawberries, thickly sliced

Details

Adapted from foodgawker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar together.

2. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the almond extract.

3. In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of sugar until stiff.

4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cake cubes and coat well.

5. Thickly slice the strawberries, then add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) sugar; mix well.

6. Layer into a trifle bowl. Start with a layer of strawberries, then a layer of cake/cream cheese mixture. Continue layering, ending with strawberries. Cover with plastic wrap and chill well before serving.