Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Indulge in the exquisite delight of our Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle, a preeminent make-ahead dessert that
unfailingly captivates any audience.

Crafting a dessert as delightful to the ears as it is to the palate is no small feat, and this trifle
accomplishes just that! Strata of cupcake morsels, luxuriously enveloped in delectable cream and adorned with
succulent strawberries, create an irresistible treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 pints fresh strawberries, meticulously sliced
• 1 cup sugar, partitioned
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, impeccably softened
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream, expertly whipped
• 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and precision-cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely grated
• Optional: Chocolate curls and additional strawberries for an extra touch of elegance.

How To Craft the Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle:

1. In a bowl, delicately toss strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese, orange juice, and the remaining sugar until impeccably smooth. Gently fold in the whipped
   cream; set aside.
3. Drain strawberries, reserving the juice; set the berries aside. Carefully toss cake cubes with the reserved
   juice.
4. Place half of the cake in a 4-qt. 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 these layers.
5. Crown the creation with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Optionally garnish with chocolate curls and
   strawberries for an extra flourish.
6. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the flavors to harmonize and elevate this trifle to
   its zenith of perfection.