Skittles Cheesecake Trifle

If you’re hosting guests for the Super Bowl, this colorful and beautiful Skittles Cheesecake Trifle dessert is sure to be a hit!

No matter what team you’re rooting for or colors you’re wearing, this dessert has you covered! It feeds a crowd too!

I admit without shame that gathering together with friends to watch the big game is all about the food to me.  I don’t get into the whole “touchdown” thing as much as I should.  I mean, I can get excited in the moment when the air in the room is filled with loud cheers and celebratory high-fives are going around. But really, I prefer to hang out near the array of appetizers and desserts for easy access.

I don’t usually follow closely what’s going on, on TV, but you can bet that I know what went into that special candy-loaded dessert trifle.  And, odds are, I’ll be showing team spirit in my own way with a creamy, cake-y fork to the face after each amazing play. Hey, everyone shows their enthusiasm in different ways, and this is my method of choice.  🙂

Since I’m all about layers when it comes to desserts (they’re not only eye-catching, but also oh-so-delectable), I put together a delight that will be the talk of the party with marbled cake and oodles of Skittles candies smothered in a cool and sweet whipped cream cheese spread! Now that is worth cheering for!Skittles are sure to Make Super Bowl 50 Even Sweeter!  The pretty marbled cake and cheesecake spread are the perfect complements in this ultimate game day treat!

I stocked up on my favorite game-day candy on Amazon, including Skittles Original, and a delicious assortment of Fun Size Snickers and full size Twix, 3 Musketeers, Snickers and Milky Way candy bars.For a limited time, participating products will be on sale for up to 20% off, so grab yours while it lasts!

There’s just something so thrilling about a virtual cart loaded with candy that then arrives at my door in a brown package a few days later.  It’s like Christmas all over again!

And speaking of Christmas, this Cheesecake Trifle just might “take the cake” (forgive my pun) when it comes to excitement, magic and memory-making. It just begs to be enjoyed, no matter the occasion! And, it will be the talk of the day, maybe even more than the funny commercials, I dare say.  🙂

There certainly won’t be leftovers, and don’t be surprised if you catch someone licking the bowl clean! It can’t be helped!{SKITTLES CHEESECAKE TRIFLE}

1 box white cake mix (16.75 oz.)
1/2 cup sour cream (can use reduced fat)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Food coloring (red, orange, green and purple)
Skittles Original (about 3/4 cup)

Cream Cheese Layer:
2 c. powdered sugar
1 package cream cheese (8 oz.)
1 container whipped topping (8 oz.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9″x13″ cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.  In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil and eggs.  Batter will be thick.

Grab four small bowls and measure 1/4 cup of batter into each.  Using food coloring or gel, color the batter in one bowl red, the next orange, then green and purple.  Spread the remaining white colored batter in the pan.  Place a big scoop of each of the colors on the batter and cut them in, using a butter knife to create the marbled, tie-dyed effect. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely.

Cut the cake into small squares.

Prepare the cream cheese layer by creaming together the powdered sugar, cream cheese and whipped topping in the bowl of an electric mixer.  Place 1/3 of the cake squares in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Then spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake and sprinkle with a handful of Skittles.

Repeat layers, using 1/3 portion of the cake and cream cheese mixture until both are gone. Finish by sprinkling more Skittles Original on top.  Serve immediately.  If you need to store it in the refrigerator, be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving it so the Skittles can soften.

I added the other scrumptious candy loot to some fun polka dot bowls so guests could easily grab them and go.

The game day party crowd will rave about this impressive, rainbow-like confection!

Skittles is an official sponsor of the NFL/Super Bowl, so I can imagine there will be some must-see commercials featuring the colorful candies.  Be on the lookout! 🙂

What captures your time/attention more on game day-the game or the yummy food?