GABBY'S CHEESECAKE TRIFLE

16 oz [2 packages] cream cheese, softened

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla

¼ teaspoon almond extract

½ pint heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon sugar

1 angel food cake, cut into 1” cubes

2 quarts fresh strawberries, bananas, blackberries

3-4 tablespoons sugar

2-3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur [optional]

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened cream cheese and the confectioners’ sugar.  Then add the sour cream, vanilla and almond extract.  Combine the cream, vanilla and sugar, whipping until stiff.  Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.  Add the cake cubes and coat well.  Slice the berries and add the sugar and amaretto, mixing well.  Layer into a trifle bowl, starting with layer of fruit then cake [you can use a different fruit for each layer].  Continue these layers finishing with a layer of fruit, then a dab of cream.  Cover with plastic wrap and chill well before serving.  Serves 12-14.