Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle from Heaven

Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle from Heaven

Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle

Dig into the layers of creamy, chocolatey goodness.

It's a luscious, decadent bite that offers the glory of chocolate cake, cheesecake, and pudding all in one gorgeous layered dessert. This trifle will have everyone coming back for seconds. Here's how to make this delectable dessert.

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake, baked and crumbled

1 package cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

2 cups chocolate pudding

1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache

Chocolate truffles or chocolate balls (for garnishing)

Shaved chocolate (for garnish)

Instructions

Fill the Cheesecake Layer

Step 1

Begin with the creamy cheesecake layer that forms that luscious trifle texture. With an electric beater, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl until fluffy. 

Blend these together until smooth and creamy. Once this base is prepared, fold in half of the whipped topping. This makes your cheesecake layer so light, fluffy, and perfect for layering.

Step 2

Assemble the Trifle

Finally, it's time to layer your trifle in a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Start with a layer of crumbled chocolate cake on the bottom of the dish. The cake layer is decadent and chocolatey and will soak up all the yummy goodness from the layers above. Spread a thick layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake crumbles. It should be an even layer of creamy cheesecake over the cake.

Afterward, add a layer of smooth chocolate pudding over the cheesecake mixture. It adds extra chocolate richness and a silky texture that balances the other parts of the trifle. Spread pudding layer evenly on top, then drizzle chocolate sauce or ganache on it.

Step 3

Repeat the Layers

Repeat the Layers Repeat , layering the trifle in this order

Crumbled cake, cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding, chocolate sauce. This process can be repeated until the dish is filled, but always finish with a final layer of whipped topping on top. This will give you a light and fluffy finish, helping to create a nice contrast to the rich chocolate layers below.

Step 4

Garnish

It is the garnish that turns this trifle into something heavenly. Fill the whipped topping with truffles made from chocolate or chocolate balls, which look elegant and luxurious. 

Each of these little chocolates will also help beautify the dessert (making it more Reddit bait) but give you an extra chocolatey goodness in each bite. For an extra flourish, grate chocolate over the top. These fragile shavings will add sophistication to your trifle's finish line while also adding texture.

Step 5

Chill and Serve

Cover the trifle with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate it for at least one hour and up to overnight before serving. Chilling helps the flavors meld together, making it an even tastier dessert. When ready to serve, scoop out generous portions of the trifle, ensuring you get a mix of layers in every bite.

Quick Stats

Prep Time- 20 minutes

Cook Time- 0 minutes

Total Time- 20 minutes plus chilling time

Servings- 8

Calories Before toppings-450kcal / serving

Tips for Success

Cake

Use a homemade chocolate cake recipe that YOU love, or just save time and grab a store-bought cake mix. Either way will work out beautifully.

A Little Extra Flavor Want to mix it up? 

Consider sprinkling crushed cookies or a tiny pinch of sea salt between the layers to add a sweet-salty note.

Make Individual Servings 

Consider layering the trifle in small glass jars or cups for individual servings and a cute presentation. Plus they're ideal for parties or to take home with you.

Make Ahead

This dessert can be prepared a day in advance. Letting it refrigerate overnight would also give the layers even more time to set and be even more decadent in each bite.

This chocolate cheesecake trifle is a showstopping dessert that is as delicious as it is beautiful. And its layers of chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake filling, rich chocolate pudding, and whipped topping come together in perfect harmony.

Whether you're making it for a momentous occasion or just for yourself, this dessert is sure to quell your sweetest of tooths. So, have a taste and indulge in the chocolate of a lifetime.

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