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Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle

A decadent layered dessert featuring rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and smooth chocolate pudding, all topped with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This trifle is a show-stopping dessert perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Layer
  • 1 Chocolate Cake store-bought or homemade
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream cold
Chocolate Pudding Layer
  • 1 package Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix 3.9 oz
  • 2 cups Milk cold
Whipped Topping & Garnish
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream cold
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Shavings/Chips for garnish

Equipment

  • Trifle Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the chocolate cake according to package directions or use a store-bought cake. Once cooled, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Chocolate Pudding
  1. In another bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
Assembly
  1. To assemble, place half of the chocolate cake cubes in the bottom of a large trifle dish. Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the cake, followed by half of the chocolate pudding. Repeat these layers.
Whipped Topping
  1. For the whipped topping, whip the remaining 1 cup of cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of pudding.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set. Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or chocolate chips.

Notes

For an extra boozy kick, you can drizzle the cake layers with a coffee liqueur or rum before adding the other layers. This trifle can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.