Description
This Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle is a luscious layered dessert featuring moist chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake mixture, rich chocolate pudding, and crunchy chocolate sandwich cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, it combines the indulgent flavors of chocolate and cheesecake in an easy-to-assemble, no-bake trifle that can be prepared in advance and chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare it (as per package)
Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Pudding
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Follow the package instructions to bake the chocolate cake. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut or crumble the cake into small bite-sized pieces suitable for layering in the trifle dish.
- Make the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, use a mixer to whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined without deflating the whipped cream.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: In another bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for about 2 minutes. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken into a smooth pudding.
- Assemble the Trifle: Begin layering in a trifle dish or individual serving glasses by first placing a layer of chocolate cake pieces at the bottom. Next, add a layer of the cheesecake mixture, followed by a layer of the chocolate pudding. Sprinkle a layer of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the pudding. Repeat these layers until all components are used, finishing with a topping of crushed cookies and optionally garnish with chocolate shavings or curls for an elegant finish.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the assembled trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can prepare this trifle a day in advance and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor melding.
- Swap the chocolate cake with brownies for an extra rich and fudgy variation.
- For a lighter option, substitute homemade whipped cream with store-bought whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
