Easy Chocolate Trifle
This Easy Chocolate Trifle is a heavenly dessert with layers of moist cake, chocolate Swiss roll, creamy pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and rich chocolate shavings. It's simple to make and looks stunning on any table. It's perfect for celebrating holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion.
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This double chocolate trifle is a showstopper dessert that will wow your guests. It's easy to make with simple ingredients, but it tastes like a decadent treat. Layers of cake, pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings create a rich and creamy texture and flavor. You can also try my Strawberry Trifle recipe, Easy Classic Strawberry Tart, No-bake Cherry Chocolate Tart, Easy No-Bake Toblerone Cheesecake as a dessert alternative.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- Impress your guests with this stunning easy chocolate trifle that everyone will love!
- Save time and make it in advance, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Create individual portions by layering the ingredients in elegant martini glasses.
- Add your own flair and flavor with extra toppings like brownies, caramel, or nuts.
Easy Chocolate Trifle Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Chocolate cake: You can use any ready-made plain chocolate cake or cupcakes as the base layer. If you prefer, you can also replace them with brownies.
- Chocolate custard/pudding: Pick any chocolate custard you like, whether in a can, a packet, or a carton. The texture may differ slightly.
- Chocolate Swiss roll: I usually go for a medium-sized roll, but you can also use smaller ones.
- Whipped cream: I prefer to make whipped cream from scratch by whisking cold cream and some sugar until it becomes thick and fluffy. Make sure to use full-fat cream for the best results. You can also opt for canned whipped cream instead.
- Chocolate shavings: Mix some of your favorite dark chocolate into small pieces for a delicious topping.
Tips and Substitutions
- Layers: Press each layer firmly to prevent leakage into the previous one. You can also refrigerate the custard for about an hour before adding another layer of Swiss roll.
- Cake: Choose your favorite chocolate cake for the most delicious taste.
- Size: You can adjust this dessert's ingredients and dish size to suit your needs by halving, doubling, or tripling them.
- Add-ins: Trifles are versatile; you can personalize them by adding different ingredients. For instance, you can add a layer of jelly. Just make sure the jelly layer is firm before adding the next one.
- Booze: To make the trifle more boozy, drizzle Baileys over the first layer of cake. This will infuse the cake and give it a kick.
- Cookies: To add crunch, sprinkle Oreo cookies on top of the easy chocolate trifle instead of dark chocolate.
How to Make An Easy Chocolate Trifle
- Crumble some ready-made chocolate cake or cupcakes and press them into a trifle dish. Make sure the cake layer is even and compact.
2. Then, spoon chocolate custard over the cake.
3. Arrange the sliced chocolate swiss roll along the edge and in the middle of the dish.
4. Add double/heavy cream to a bowl along with sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Lastly, scoop or pipe whipped cream over the Swiss roll and sprinkle chopped chocolate. Leave the trifle to set for at least four hours or up to one day in advance
5. Enjoy this decadent, easy chocolate trifle as a festive dessert for Christmas and other occasions.
Recipe FAQs
To keep a chocolate trifle fresh, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it defrost in the fridge overnight before enjoying it.
To serve a chocolate trifle, use a big spoon or a ladle to dish out some of every layer into separate dishes or plates.
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Easy Chocolate Trifle
Equipment
- 20cm Trifle dish
Ingredients
- 6 " or 7" chocolate cake
- 600 ml of chocolate custard/pudding
- 1 chocolate Swiss roll
- 600 ml whipped or heavy cream
- 3-5 tablespoon of sugar
- 100 g of chocolate chunks or shavings
Instructions
- Break up some store-bought chocolate cake or cupcakes and pack them into a trifle dish. Make sure the cake layer is smooth and tight.
- Then, pour chocolate custard over the cake. Place the cut chocolate Swiss roll around the rim and in the center of the dish.
- Add double/heavy cream to a bowl along with sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Finally, spread or pipe whipped cream over the Swiss roll and scatter chocolate shavings on top.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors blend.
- Indulge in this rich Chocolate Trifle as a festive dessert for Christmas and other special occasions.
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