Description
Rich layers of “heavenly chocolate trifle” weave pure indulgence through classic dessert magic. Silky chocolate mousse, tender cake crumbs, and smooth cream create an irresistible symphony you’ll crave with every luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 chocolate cake (baked in a 9x13 pan and cooled)
- 3 cups chocolate pudding
- 45 Heath candy bars, crushed
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 pint (16 fluid ounces/473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons/59 milliliters) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar in a chilled mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, until it forms firm, glossy peaks that maintain their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Crumble the chocolate cake into uniform bite-sized pieces to create an even base layer in a clear glass trifle dish.
- Spread a generous layer of rich chocolate pudding over the cake crumbles, ensuring complete coverage and smooth distribution.
- Carefully dollop a thick layer of the freshly whipped cream across the pudding surface, creating gentle swoops and peaks.
- Sprinkle crushed Heath bar pieces evenly over the whipped cream, allowing the toffee bits to create a delightful crunchy texture.
- Repeat the layering process – cake crumbles, pudding, whipped cream, and Heath bar fragments – building volume and visual appeal with each subsequent layer.
- Complete the final layer with an elegant topping of whipped cream, artfully garnishing with additional crushed Heath bar pieces for a stunning presentation.
- Carefully transfer the assembled trifle to the refrigerator, covering loosely with plastic wrap to prevent moisture buildup.
- Allow the trifle to rest and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, enabling the flavors to harmonize and the dessert to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the chocolate cake’s moisture by brushing each layer with coffee or chocolate liqueur for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- For gluten-free guests, swap traditional chocolate cake with a flourless chocolate cake or gluten-free brownie to make the dessert accessible to everyone.
- Prepare components in advance to reduce day-of stress, storing whipped cream, pudding, and crushed Heath bars separately in the refrigerator until assembly time.
- Create a lighter version by using Greek yogurt instead of some whipped cream, adding a tangy twist while reducing overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg