Description
Dive into layers of creamy chocolate bliss with this Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle, combining chocolate cake, cheesecake, and chocolate pudding for a rich dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 balls, for garnish
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake by baking it according to the package instructions. Once baked, allow it to cool completely before crumbling it into small pieces.
- Make the cheesecake layer by beating the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Create the first layer of the trifle by placing the crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Spread a layer of the cheesecake mixture on top of the crumbled cake.
- Add a layer of chocolate pudding over the cheesecake mixture.
- Repeat the layers of crumbled cake, cheesecake mixture, and chocolate pudding until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce or ganache over the top layer.
- Garnish with chocolate truffles or balls and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, make the trifle a day ahead. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Ensure layers are even for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg