Red Velvet Trifle Recipe

If you are looking for a show stopper dessert to bring to your Christmas dinner, make this Red Velvet Trifle. This dessert starts with a red velvet cake mix and layered with a delicious cream cheese sauce.

You can even layer these ingredients in individual clear glasses. This dessert creamy, delicious and if you are a fan of Red Velvet Cake it is a must. More easy red velvet desserts, Red Velvet Popcorn Recipe and Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe.

What is a Red Velvet Trifle?

Red Velvet Cake Trifle is a delicious dessert that is displayed in a trifle bowl. The red velvet cheesecake trifle has layers of red velvet cake and cream cheese mixture.

Starting with a Red Velvet Cake makes this dessert so easy and flavorful.

Ingredients

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Easy Substitutions and Additions

• Nuts – We like to add in nuts while layering the Trifle Dessert. You can even top the dessert with chopped nuts.
• Coconut – If you like coconut, mix in with the cream cheese mixture to add flavor and texture.
• Chocolate Drizzle – Drizzle the top with Chocolate Syrup for add chocolate flavor.
• Instant Pudding – Feel free to use different flavors of pudding. Cream cheese pudding would work with this recipe.

How to Make Red Velvet Trifle

• Step 1 – Make Red Velvet Cake – Make the red velvet cake based on the package instructions in a 9X13 pan. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.

• Step 2 – Cut the Cake – Cut the cake into cubes.  Reserve a small amount of the cake for the topping and crumble it to cake crumbs.

• Step 3 – Whisk the Pudding mix with milk – In a small bowl, combine the white chocolate pudding mix with the milk. Whisk for two minutes and set aside.

• Step 4 – Beat Cream Cheese – Place the cream cream cheese into a large bowl. Beat the cream cheese with a hand held mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

• Step 5 – Add in Powdered Sugar – Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat for 1 minute, or until smooth.

• Step 6 – Mix the Cream Cheese Mixture with Pudding Mix – Add the prepared pudding to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold and stir with a rubber spatula until completely combined.
• Step 7 – Fold in Cool Whip – Next, add in 8 oz Cool Whip to the bowl and fold it into the mixture until no white streaks remain.
• Step 8 – Layer the Cake Place red velvet cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish or glass bowl.  Add just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Step 9 – Assemble the Trifle – Drizzle the white chocolate mixture over the cake cubes.  Making sure to cover the cake.  Then continue to layer the ingredients in the glass dish until you have used all the ingredients.
• Step 10 – Top the Dessert – Then top the trifle with the remaining cool whip, reserved cake crumbs and ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
• Step 11 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

• Prepare Cake – You can prepare the red velvet cake ahead of time. This will allow you to quickly layer the dessert in the trifle dish.
• Cream Cheese – We recommend to softened the cream cheese to room temperature. This allows for it to mix well and no lumps.
• Mixing Ingredients – Combine the ingredients until mix together.