Peach Churro Cheesecake Trifle

This Peach Churro Cheesecake Trifle is a layered dessert mash-up of cobbler, churros, and cheesecake. Buttery croissant bread gets toasted into churro-style bites, then layered with rich mascarpone cheesecake cream and juicy cinnamon-simmered peaches. Topped with caramel drizzle and candied pecans, it’s indulgent, textural, and guaranteed to steal the show at any gathering.

Yields: 7 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Special Equipment: serving dishes such as a mason jar

Ingredients

Croissant Churro Crunch:

• 6–7 cups cubed croissant bread (or leftover croissant loaf)

• 3–4 tbsp melted butter

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 1–2 tsp cinnamon

Mascarpone Cheesecake Cream:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 8 oz mascarpone

• ½ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Peach Layer:

• 4 cups peaches, cubed

• 3 tbsp butter

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or splash bourbon, optional)

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Toppings:

• Store-bought caramel sauce

• Candied pecans (store-bought)

Directions

1. Toss Cubes: Toss croissant cubes in melted butter.

2. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then toss cubes until coated.

3. Air Fry: Cook at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.

4. Cool: Let cool completely so they crunch up.

Mascarpone Cheesecake Cream:

1. Beat Cream Cheese: Whip until smooth.

2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

   Optional Adjustment: If needed, loosen with 2–3 tbsp heavy cream until spreadable.

Peach Layer:

1. Melt Butter: In a skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook Peaches: Add peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice.

3. Simmer: Cook about 5 minutes, stirring gently, until peaches soften and syrup forms (don’t overcook).

4. Cool: Set aside to cool before layering.

Assembly:

1. First Layer: Add churro croissant cubes to the bottom of a trifle dish or serving glasses.

2. Second Layer: Spread mascarpone cheesecake cream.

3. Third Layer: Spoon over peaches with syrup.

4. Repeat: Continue layering as desired.

5. Finish: Top with peaches, caramel drizzle, and candied pecans.

   Optional Touch: Dust with extra cinnamon sugar for a true churro finish.