Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle
This Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle is a decadent dessert with layers of crumbled chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake filling, rich chocolate pudding, and drizzled chocolate sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (no baking involved)
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Chocolate
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Trifle:
- 1 package chocolate cake, baked and crumbled
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache
- Chocolate truffles or chocolate balls (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to create a light and fluffy cheesecake mixture.
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Assemble the Trifle:
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, start with a layer of crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake crumbles.
- Add a layer of chocolate pudding, spreading it evenly.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce or ganache over the pudding layer.
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Repeat the Layers:
- Continue layering the crumbled cake, cream cheese mixture, pudding, and chocolate sauce until the dish is filled.
- End with a final layer of whipped topping on top.
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Garnish:
- Top the trifle with chocolate truffles or chocolate balls for an elegant and luxurious touch.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings to make it even more decadent.
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Chill and Serve:
- Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the luscious, layered indulgence!
Notes
- This trifle can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld even further.
- You can also customize the layers with different puddings (such as vanilla or caramel) for a twist on the classic chocolate flavor.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, let the trifle chill for a few hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg