Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of rich chocolate cake, velvety chocolate pudding, fresh raspberries, and fluffy whipped cream in this irresistible Chocolate Raspberry Trifle. This no-bake dessert is perfect for holidays and special occasions, offering a delicious combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Pudding:
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Trifle Layers:
- 1 (9×13-inch) pan of chocolate cake (baked and cooled)
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and thickened. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Assemble the Trifle: Cut or crumble the chocolate cake into bite-sized pieces. In a trifle dish, layer cake, chocolate pudding, raspberries, and whipped cream, repeating the layers. Garnish with raspberries and chocolate shavings.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use store-bought cake or brownies for convenience.
- For extra richness, drizzle raspberry sauce or liqueur between layers.
- This dessert is perfect for making a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
