Description
A delightful dessert that combines layers of rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy cookie crumbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chunks
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
- In a trifle dish, layer cookie crumbs at the bottom, then spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture, followed by a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Finish with a layer of whipped topping. Sprinkle chopped dark chocolate on top and garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
To make a lighter version, use light cream cheese and reduced-fat whipped topping. You can also make this trifle a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, cheesecake, trifle, dessert, easy dessert