HOT CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
This Hot Chocolate Trifle is a decadent layered dessert that combines rich chocolate cake, creamy pudding, whipped cream, and chocolatey toppings. Perfect for parties or cozy nights, it’s as impressive as it is easy to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for the cake)
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)
For the Chocolate Pudding:
- 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
For the Layers:
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely and crumble it into small pieces.
- Prepare the Pudding:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Chill for 5–10 minutes.
- Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving cups, layer as follows:
- Layer 1:Â Crumbled chocolate cake.
- Layer 2:Â Chocolate pudding.
- Layer 3:Â Whipped cream or whipped topping.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving cups, layer as follows:
- Decorate:
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, and crushed peppermint candies (if using) on top.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the peppermint candies with caramel bits or nuts for a different twist.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead—just keep it covered in the fridge.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/hot-chocolate-trifle/