Description

This Red Velvet Trifle is a luscious layered dessert combining moist red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake-flavored pudding topped with whipped topping, and a smooth sweetened cream cheese mixture. The trifle is elegantly finished with shaved white chocolate and optional red sprinkles, making it a visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for parties or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake

1 Red Velvet Cake Mix
Eggs as per box instructions (can omit one egg)
Other ingredients as per cake mix instructions (usually oil and water)

For the Pudding Mixture

1 small box of Cheesecake, White Chocolate, or Vanilla Pudding Mix (Vanilla adds more flavor)
8 oz Whipped Topping (half of 16 oz package)

For the Cream Cheese Mixture

8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz Whipped Topping (remaining half)
1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish

White Chocolate Bar or White Chocolate Kit Kat Bars (for shaving)
Red Sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Mix and Bake Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the instructions on the box, noting you can omit one egg if desired. Bake as directed until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool Cake: Allow the baked cake to cool completely before handling to ensure clean cutting and layering.
Prepare Pudding: Make the pudding mix following the box directions. Once the pudding is set, fold in 8 oz of the whipped topping to create a light, creamy filling.
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 8 oz of whipped topping. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until smooth and combined.
Set Mixtures Aside: Keep both the pudding and cream cheese mixtures ready for assembling the trifle.
Cut Cake: Once fully cooled, remove the cake from pans and cut into small squares suitable for layering.
Assemble Trifle: In a large clear trifle bowl or individual glasses, alternately layer the red velvet cake squares, shaved white chocolate, pudding mixture, and cream cheese mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of shaved white chocolate.
Garnish and Serve: Top the trifle with extra shaved white chocolate and red sprinkles if desired. Chill before serving to let the layers set beautifully.

Notes

You can omit one egg from the cake mix if preferred for a slightly lighter texture.
The choice of pudding flavor affects the overall taste; vanilla adds the most flavor, while cheesecake or white chocolate provide richness.
Use chilled whipped topping for easier folding into pudding and cream cheese mixtures.
Chill the assembled trifle at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor and texture.
Red sprinkles add a festive touch but are optional.