Chocolate Peppermint Mini Trifle
A delightful layered dessert combining chocolate cake or brownies, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream with a hint of peppermint.
Ingredients
Trifle Layers
- 6 cups Chocolate Cake or Brownies, cut into small pieces Use store-bought or homemade.
- 1 package Chocolate Pudding, prepared according to package instructions
- 2 cups Whipped Cream, freshly whipped More for garnish if desired.
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to taste.
- 1 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies or Candy Canes For layering and garnish.
- to taste Sprinkles Optional decoration.
- to taste Chocolate Shavings Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake your chocolate cake or brownies according to your favorite recipe or using a box mix. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut the cake or brownies into small, bite-sized pieces.
Make the Pudding and Whipped Cream
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate pudding according to the package instructions, usually whisking with cold milk until thickened.
- In another bowl, whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, then slowly add in peppermint extract, tasting to adjust the flavor.
Layer the Dessert
- Take mini cups or glasses and start layering with a bottom layer of chocolate cake or brownie pieces.
- Follow with a layer of chocolate pudding, then a generous scoop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Repeat the layers until your cups are nearly full, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream.
Chill and Garnish
- Refrigerate the assembled mini trifles for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, top with additional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and sprinkles for decoration.
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Notes
These trifles are best served chilled. Consider using clear glassware to showcase the beautiful layers.