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by Elizabeth Branch

Red velvet is one of my all-time favorite cake flavors! It is basically a less-intense 

version of chocolate cake, so you can pair it with many, many other flavors. It doesn't 

always have to be topped with cream cheese frosting, but when in doubt, that is definitely

a good choice. But why not switch it up for your next big party? Red Velvet goes well 

with peppermint, raspberry, white chocolate, and in this case, Oreos. 

This Red Velvet Trifle is similar to Dirt, a dessert made with alternating layers of crushed 

Oreos and a cream cheese based pudding. This dessert is made up of layers of red velvet 

cake, cheesecake filling, and chopped Oreos with red filling. 

Red Velvet Oreo Trifle:

1 box Red Velvet cake mix (Or your favorite from scratch recipe)

3 eggs

1 cup water

1/4 cup oil

1 3.5 oz Jello cheesecake filling mix

1 1/2 cups milk

1 6oz container of Cool Whip

2 packages of Oreos with seasonal red filling

Instructions:

1. Prepare red velvet cake mix according to the directions on the box. (I used two round 8

inch pans.) Let the cake cool completely.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the cheesecake filling according to the directions on 

the box. Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator to thicken.

3. Chop Oreos into large pieces, but not crumbs. You won't need all of the second 

package, probably around half. 

4. When the cake layers are cool, cut into one inch squares.

5. The cheesecake filling should be thick enough at this point. Fold in the Cool Whip.

6. In a large clear bowl, create the bottom layer by arranging the pieces of cake from one 

of the cake layers. Next, spread a half of the cheesecake filling on top of the cake. 

Sprinkle with half of the chopped Oreos. Repeat with the other cake layer, cheesecake 

filling, and Oreos.

7. Refrigerate for at least two hours, but overnight is best. Store trifle in the refrigerator 

for up to three days.

Photo credit: Beth Branch