Chocolate Cheese Trifle
Indulge in the decadent layers of this Chocolate Cheese Trifle—a show-stopping dessert that's as luscious as it is easy to make! This recipe combines the richness of chocolate cake, velvety dark chocolate pudding, and a creamy cheesecake filling made with whipped cream and a hint of vanilla. Each layer stacks beautifully in a trifle bowl, creating a visually stunning treat that’s perfect for any celebration or a sweet weeknight indulgence. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and sprinkled with chocolate shavings, this no-fuss layered dessert offers a symphony of textures and flavors in every spoonful. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep time, this Chocolate Cheese Trifle is an effortless crowd-pleaser that serves up to 8 lucky guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (or homemade equivalent) Chocolate cake
- 2 packs (3.4 oz each) Dark chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups (pre-whipped or freshly whipped) Whipping cream, for topping
- 0.25 cups Chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
Bake the chocolate cake according to the box instructions (or use your favorite homemade recipe). Let it cool completely, and then cut it into small cubes.
Prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking the pudding mix with 4 cups of whole milk. Let it set in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. This is your cheesecake filling.
In a large trifle bowl, layer 1/3 of the chocolate cake cubes as the base.
Spread 1/3 of the cheesecake filling evenly over the cake layer.
Add 1/3 of the chocolate pudding as the next layer.
Repeat the layers (cake, cheesecake filling, pudding) twice more, ending with the chocolate pudding as the top layer.
Spread or pipe whipped cream over the top layer of chocolate pudding.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.
Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 540.8 g | 693% | |
| Saturated Fat | 280.2 g | 1401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1574 mg | 525% | |
| Sodium | 5474 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 860.0 g | 313% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 665.8 g | ||
| Protein | 95.0 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.3 mcg | 77% | |
| Calcium | 2524 mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 3886 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
