Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this indulgent Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle that promises pure dessert bliss. Layers of rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and delicate crumbs create a dessert masterpiece that will sweep you into sweet paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package chocolate cake, baked and crumbled
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
- 1 container whipped topping (16 ounces / 453 grams), thawed
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces / 226 grams), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Topping:
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache
- Chocolate truffles or chocolate balls
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Craft the velvety cheesecake foundation by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth, then delicately incorporate half the whipped topping to create an airy, luxurious mixture.
- Create the first architectural layer in a transparent serving vessel by crumbling chocolate cake as the foundational base, ensuring even distribution across the bottom.
- Meticulously spread the prepared cheesecake mixture over the cake crumbles, creating a uniform and creamy stratum that completely covers the chocolate base.
- Pour a rich chocolate pudding layer atop the cheesecake mixture, carefully smoothing the surface to eliminate any potential air pockets or uneven regions.
- Enhance the dessert’s decadence by drizzling chocolate sauce or ganache across the pudding layer, allowing it to create intricate patterns and add depth of flavor.
- Repeat the layering sequence of cake crumbles, cheesecake mixture, pudding, and chocolate sauce, building height and complexity with each successive stratum.
- Culminate the trifle with a crowning layer of whipped topping, ensuring complete coverage and a pristine, cloud-like appearance.
- Adorn the dessert with chocolate truffles and delicate chocolate shavings, transforming the trifle into a visually stunning culinary masterpiece.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour at 40°F, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the textures to meld into a sublime dessert experience.
- Serve thoroughly chilled, presenting a multi-layered symphony of chocolate and cream that promises to captivate every palate.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends easily and creates a silky texture.
- Fold whipped topping gently to maintain the light, airy consistency of the cheesecake layer without deflating the mixture.
- Crumble the chocolate cake into small, uniform pieces for a consistent texture and better layering in the trifle.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours for optimal flavor melding and a firmer, more cohesive dessert that’s easier to serve.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute chocolate cake with gluten-free brownies or chocolate cookie crumbs.
- Lighten up the dessert by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix for a slightly healthier option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg