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Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Cream cheese, strawberries, whipped cream, grated chocolate, and pound cake. What more can you ask for in a special dessert. Serve this luscious trifle for dessert the next time you are having a special dinner, and you will get loads of compliments from your guests..............





List of Ingredients



• 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
  
• 1 cup sugar, divided
  
• 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  
• 3 Tbl orange juice
  
• 3 cups whipping cream, whipped
  
• 1 loaf (10 3/4 oz) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  
• 3 squares (1 oz. each) semisweet chocolate, grated
  
• For Garnish-Optional:
  
• Chocolate curls
  
• Extra strawberries
  






Instructions



1. In a bowl, toss strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
   
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, orange juice and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream; set aside. Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set the berries aside.
   
3. Gently toss cake cubes with reserved juice. Place half of the cake in a 4 quart trifle dish or serving bowl. Top with a third of the cream cheese mixture, half of the strawberries and half of the grated chocolate. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cream cheese. Garnish with chocolate curls and strawberries if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
   






Final Comments


Servings: 12-14