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Mini cheesecake trifle with berries is a delicious, no-bake dessert that’s easy to make, fun to serve, and perfect for summer parties or Fourth of July celebrations.

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These mini trifles combine so many of my favorite things, that I think this dessert is going to become not only one of my favorite desserts to make, but one of families favorite things to eat.

The summer like temperatures in New England last week (80’s in April…unheard of!) had me dreaming of days by the pool, t-shirts & flip flops, and easy summer recipes.

You know the ones…the recipes that don’t require baking, or spending long hours in the kitchen.

And of course when I think of summer, it reminds me of all things patriotic!

Well this dessert captures all of those things and feels like summer in a jar if you ask me!

It combines an easy, no bake cheesecake recipe with fresh strawberries and blueberries, making it the perfect summertime treat.

And can I just add that serving anything in a mason jar just looks and tastes better…wouldn’t you agree?!

I’ll show you how easy these fresh berry trifles are to make, assemble, and customize.

What is a trifle?

A trifle is a layered dessert.

It’s traditionally made with sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream and assembled in a clear, large glass bowl to showcase all the pretty layers.

But the best part of a trifle is how versatile it can be.

You can mix and match ingredients.

For instance, you can use cheesecake filling instead of custard or crushed cookies instead of cake.

What I love about these mini berry cheesecake trifles is that they’re a fun twist on the classic, giving you all the flavor and charm of a traditional trifle in an easy, no-bake, individually sized form.

An easy no bake summer dessert using graham crackers, a cream cheese mixture, and fresh blueberries and fresh strawberries.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

EASY TO MAKE – This dessert requires no baking or cooking. You can easily assemble the layers in mason jars like I did or in a large trifle bowl or glass dish.
VERSATILITY – Mini cheesecake trifle is a versatile dessert that can be served at family dinners, birthday parties, or potlucks. It’s also a great dessert to serve at summer parties and barbecues.
CUSTOMIZABLE – You can customize this treat by using different types of berries, like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, or by adding other ingredients such as nuts or chocolate chips.

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Simple Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Mini Berry Cheesecake Trifles

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this super simple dessert…

Graham Cracker Crust:

Graham Cracker Crumbs: Adds that classic buttery crunch.
Salted Butter: Binds the crumbs and adds a slightly salty flavor.
White Sugar: Sweetens the crust just enough to balance the tangy filling.

Cheesecake Filling:

Cream Cheese: The rich, creamy base for the cheesecake.
Powdered Sugar: Gives a smooth sweetness that blends easily.
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice: Brightens the filling with a little zing to cut the richness.
Milk: Helps loosen the mixture for a lighter texture.
Cool Whip or Freshly Whipped Cream: Makes the filling airy and fluffy.

Fruit:

Fresh Blueberries: Juicy and sweet with a pop of blue color.
Fresh Strawberries: Adds a fresh, red, fruity burst.

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How to Make This Berry Trifle Recipe

This no bake summer dessert comes together in just a few simple steps…

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01

Make the Graham Cracker Crust

In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until fully combined.

Use the back of a spoon to gently press a couple of tablespoons of the crust mixture into the bottom of each mason jar.

Pro Tip: Instead of crushing your graham crackers into crumbs, you can purchase a box of graham cracker crumbs. It may cost slightly more but you’ll save yourself a step.

02

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

Mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the milk into the cream cheese mixture.

Gently fold in the Cool Whip (or freshly whipped cream) using a whisk to keep the filling light and fluffy.

03

Assemble the Cheesecake Trifles

To assemble, layer your ingredients in each mason jar like this:

Start with the graham cracker crust.
Add a layer of cheesecake filling. I found it helpful to use a ziplock baggie as a piping bag to keep the sides of the mason jars clean.
Top with chopped strawberries
Add another layer of cheesecake.
Add blueberries.
Finish with a final layer of cheesecake.

Top each mason jar trifle with blueberries and star-shaped strawberries for a festive finish.

NOTE: To cut strawberries into star shapes, slice strawberries vertically about 1/4″ thick. Take a star shaped cookie cutter and push through the sliced strawberry.

Use a mason jar to create mini cheesecake trifles with strawberries cut into small star shapes.

Helpful Tips

Use store-bought graham cracker crumbs to skip a step.
If you’re like me and love the crust, feel free to add a thicker layer…it’s the best part!
Gently fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture using a whisk to maintain that light, airy texture.
Use a plastic baggie as a makeshift piping bag for cleaner, more precise layers inside your mason jars.
Swap in fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries, or even peaches depending on what’s in season.

Can I make these mini trifles ahead of time?

I recommend assembling these mini cheesecake trifles the day you plan on serving them.

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The berries will begin to release moisture into the cheesecake, which will end up giving you a watery dessert if you make them too far in advance.

However, you can prepare all of the ingredients separately a day or two ahead of time and then assemble.

Your FAQs Answered

Fresh berries are best for both flavor and presentation, but you can use frozen fruit in a pinch. You want to be sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess liquid in your trifles though.

You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream. Just beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2–3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

These trifles will stay fresh in the fridge for about 2–3 days. After that, the texture of the fruit and crust will start to soften as the fruit releases moisture.

You can use any small glass or dish like ramekins, drinking glasses, or even clear plastic cups. Anything that lets you layer the ingredients will work.

Absolutely! Simply layer the ingredients in a beautiful trifle bowl or glass baking dish.

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Mini no-bake cheesecake trifles layered with crushed graham crackers, cheesecake filling, and fresh blueberries and strawberries.

No Bake Mini Cheesecake Trifles With Berries

Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh berries, these no-bake mini cheesecake trifles are the perfect summer dessert. Made with a graham cracker crust, cheesecake filling, and layered with strawberries and blueberries, they’re beautiful and delicious.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/3 cup Salted Butter melted
1 tbsp Granulated Sugar

Cheesecake Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
2 tbsp Milk any fat content
2 cups Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream

Fruit

1 cup Blueberries
1 cup Strawberries sliced or chopped

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

Add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a bowl and stir until fully combined.
Press about 2 tbsp. of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of (4) 8 oz. glass mason jars.

Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, beat to combine.
Add lemon juice and beat until fully incorportated.
Add milk and combine.
Gently fold in cool whip or freshly whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
Spoon or pipe mixture into mason jars.

Mini Cheesecake Trifle Assembly

To create dessert as shown, layer graham cracker crust on bottom of jar, then a layer of cheesecake, chopped strawberries, another layer of cheesecake, blueberries, and final layer of cheesecake. Top with fresh strawberries & blueberries.

Notes

Use store-bought graham cracker crumbs to skip a step.
If you’re like me and love the crust, feel free to add a thicker layer…it’s the best part!
Gently fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture using a whisk to maintain that light, airy texture.
Use a plastic baggie as a makeshift piping bag for cleaner, more precise layers inside your mason jars.
Swap in raspberries, blackberries, or even peaches depending on what’s in season.