Strawberry Cheesecake Jello Trifle

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 strawberries, 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. 1

   Spread graham cracker crumbs on the bottom of an 8" round trifle.

2. 2

   dish or glass bowl.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and jam.

4. 4

   Gently spread cheese mixture on top of graham cracker layer (it will be a thin layer).

5. 5

   Mix strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar.

6. 6

   Spread strawberries on top of cheese layer.

7. 7

   Pour jello mix and water in a small saucepan, heat to a full boil (stirring as needed).

8. 8

   Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

9. 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. 10

    Refrigerate overnight or until firm.

11. 11

    Top with whipped cream.