Description

This Red Velvet Trifle with Cream Cheese Mousse is a festive and indulgent layered dessert perfect for holidays or special occasions. Featuring moist red velvet cake cubes layered with a rich, fluffy cream cheese mousse, this recipe is both visually stunning and deliciously creamy. Easy to assemble and customizable with whipped topping or festive sprinkles, it’s an impressive treat that can be prepared in advance and chilled for a perfect set.

Ingredients

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For the red velvet cake:

1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)

For the cream cheese mousse:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream

For layering:

1 cup whipped topping (optional)
Red velvet cake crumbs or red sprinkles for garnish

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Instructions

Bake the cake: Prepare and bake the red velvet cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Once baked, let it cool completely, then cut into cubes or crumble into chunks for layering.
Make the cream cheese mousse: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy, creating the mousse layer.
Assemble the trifle: In a large glass trifle bowl or individual dessert cups, layer red velvet cake cubes followed by a generous layer of cream cheese mousse. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mousse on top. Optionally, top with whipped topping, red velvet cake crumbs, or festive red sprinkles for decoration.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to firm up nicely.

Notes

You can make this trifle a day in advance to enhance the flavor.
Swap the boxed red velvet cake for a homemade red velvet cake if preferred.
For an extra tangy twist in the mousse, add a splash of lemon juice while mixing.