Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle
A luscious, decadent dessert with layers of crumbled chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake filling, rich chocolate pudding, and velvety ganache. Topped with chocolate truffles and shavings, this trifle is a showstopper for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Layers:
- 1 package chocolate cake, baked and crumbled
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- For Garnish:
- Chocolate truffles or chocolate balls
- Chocolate shavings
Directions
1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to create a smooth, creamy filling. Set aside.
2. Start the Layers:
In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, spread an even layer of crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom.
3. Add the Cheesecake Layer:
Spoon a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake crumbles, spreading it evenly.
4. Layer the Chocolate Pudding:
Next, spread a thick layer of chocolate pudding over the cream cheese mixture.
5. Drizzle with Chocolate Sauce:
Drizzle chocolate sauce or ganache over the pudding layer for extra richness.
6. Repeat the Layers:
Continue layering in the same order—chocolate cake, cheesecake filling, pudding, and chocolate sauce—until the dish is full, ending with a final layer of whipped topping on top.
7. Garnish:
Top with chocolate truffles or chocolate balls, and sprinkle chocolate shavings generously over the whipped topping.
8. Chill:
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Time Breakdown:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes