Description
Indulge in layers of rich, velvety dark chocolate mousse, creamy cheesecake, and soft chocolate cake soaked in coffee or milk. This decadent trifle is the ultimate dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your guests with its luxurious textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Mousse:
- Dark Chocolate
- Heavy Cream
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
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For the Cheesecake Layer:
- Cream Cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Whipped Cream
- Sour Cream
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For the Cake Layer:
- Chocolate Cake (store-bought or homemade)
- Coffee or Milk
Instructions
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Make the Chocolate Mousse:
- Melt the dark chocolate and mix it with heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip it until smooth and fluffy.
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Make the Cheesecake Layer:
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream to lighten the mixture.
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Assemble the Trifle:
- Layer pieces of chocolate cake at the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Soak the cake with coffee or milk.
- Add a layer of the cheesecake mixture.
- Top with a layer of chocolate mousse.
- Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients.
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Chill:
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to firm up.
Notes
- You can substitute coffee with milk for a more kid-friendly version.
- For an extra touch, add chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (unless you make the chocolate cake from scratch)
- Category: Dessert, Trifle
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American