No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Dessert Trifle
No-bake chocolate pudding dessert trifle with creamy whipped cheesecake layers and crunchy chocolate cookie crumble
PRINT PINServings 12
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate pudding
- 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 oz each
- 3 cups cold whole milk.
Cream layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed.
Layers and garnish
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies coarsely crushed
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- chocolate shavings for garnish.
INSTRUCTIONS
Pudding
- whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened
- refrigerate 5 minutes to set slightly.
Cream layer
- beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
- fold in whipped topping until fluffy and uniform.
Assemble and chill
- spoon a layer of crushed cookies into the bottom of a trifle bowl or 9x13 inch dish
- add a layer of pudding then a layer of cream mixture
- repeat layers until ingredients are used ending with cream mixture
- sprinkle chocolate chips and chocolate shavings on top
- cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
1. Use whole milk for the thickest pudding; Swap whipped topping for 3 cups stabilized whipped cream; Replace chocolate sandwich cookies with chocolate graham crackers or brownie cubes; For cleaner layers chill the pudding fully before assembling; Add sliced bananas or strawberries between layers if desired
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g