Strawberry Cheesecake Jello Trifle

Layers of of graham crackers, mascarpone cheese, and fresh strawberries topped with jello and whipped cream. This no bake dessert looks as good as it tastes. Created for RSC #12.

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

• 1  cup graham cracker, finely crushed
• 8  ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1⁄2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons  strawberry jam (no sugar added)
• 1  lb strawberry, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
• 2  cups water
• 2  cups  whipped cream (sweetened)

Directions

1. Spread graham cracker crumbs on the bottom of an 8" round trifle.
2. dish or glass bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and jam.
4. Gently spread cheese mixture on top of graham cracker layer (it will be a thin layer).
5. Mix strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar.
6. Spread strawberries on top of cheese layer.
7. Pour jello mix and water in a small saucepan, heat to a full boil (stirring as needed).
8. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
9. Pour jello over the strawberry layer (I put a metal spoon in the bowl just to make sure it wasn't too hot for the glass).
10. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.
11. Top with whipped cream.