Chocolate Pudding Trifle

The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook, Simon & Schuster

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(13)

Cook Time:
--
Level:
Easy
Yield:
Fills a 6-quart bowl about 3/4

Recipe Tools:

Select a Card Size

Add To My Recipe Box

Success

This recipe was added to your Folder_Name folder.

Do not show this message again

Add To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to add this recipe to your Recipe Box.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake:

Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe or even a box of your favorite chocolate cake mix. Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding. Break up the cake into small pieces in a large bowl.

Chocolate Pudding Filling:

2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups whole milk

Whipped Cream:

2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Garnish:

About 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, or chocolate-sandwich cookies, crushed into crumbs

Directions

Prepare the chocolate cake as recommended above.

To prepare the chocolate pudding filling: In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the instant pudding and the milk for 3 minutes. Place uncovered in the refrigerator and chill until set, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar and the vanilla extract until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.

To assemble the trifle: Place 1/3 of the cake in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Place over this 1/3 of the pudding mixture, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula. Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream over this. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cookie crumbs. Proceed in this fashion until three layers have been assembled, ending with a dusting of the cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight, before cutting and serving.

Next Recipe

More recipes? Try these recommendations:

Similar Recipe

Graveyard Pudding with Whipped Cream Ghosts

Similar Recipes

Recipes Like This

All About…

Recipe Collections

Showing 1-7 of 7

View all 7 Chocolate Collections

Comments & Reviews

recipe Chocolate Pudding Trifle
Claudia E. Providence, RI 03-02-2009
Flag

The family loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is definitely an easy recipe to make and a delicious dessert to eat. My family loved it -- my sister even asked for the... recipe, and she never asks me for recipes. Be sure to not make the cake layers too thick so that it's not too dry. I used Oreo cookies, but removed the filling so as to not make it too sweet and that worked out perfectly. I used 2% milk this time and will also change the heavy whipping cream to light next time to decrease the fat content a bit. I liked the idea of making it with vanilla cake and pudding. It must turn out just as delicious!Read more
recipe Chocolate Pudding Trifle
Jennelle Venice, FL 02-24-2008
Flag

Impressive
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a party last night, and it was a hit! Even tho' this was my first Trifle ever, it was pretty easy and turned... out great. Next time I will add strawberries and I think it will be even better!Read more
recipe Chocolate Pudding Trifle
Anonymous 01-02-2008
Flag

Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The was so easy to make and delicious! My entire family loved it. I made it overnight for dessert at our New Year lunch and... there is just a small amount left (which I will definitely be having). My mom wants me to make it again but with yellow cake mix. I will see if i can help her out there lol!Read more
recipe Chocolate Pudding Trifle
cheryl lynn, MA 12-23-2007
Flag

yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am going to make it tonight solo for the 1 st time wish me well!
recipe Chocolate Pudding Trifle
Clarice St Michael, MN 05-02-2007
Flag

Easy & delicious
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This dessert was a hit at our party. Everyone was surprised to hear how easy it was.
recipe Chocolate Pudding Trifle
Kelly Land O Lakes, FL 04-21-2007
Flag

Heavenly
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just heavenly! If you're a chocolate fan, this one will make your knees buckle. I couldn't find plain chocolate wafers, so... I used oreos, and I think that made it even better. This was gone in a matter of days, and we were wishing we had more!Read more