Ultimate Oreo Chocolate Trifle
Is there anything more indulgent than layers of chocolate cake, creamy pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and crushed Oreo cookies? The Ultimate Oreo Chocolate Trifle is a show-stopping dessert that combines all these irresistible elements into one dreamy, decadent treat.
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, baked and cooled (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 homemade 9x13-inch chocolate cake, cut into bite-sized cubes
For the chocolate pudding
- 2 (3.9 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold whole milk 960 ml
For the cream layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened 450 g
- 1 cup powdered sugar 120 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 480 ml, whipped to stiff peaks
For the layers
- 24 Oreo cookies, roughly crushed
- 10 whole Oreo cookies for decorating
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (warmed)
- ¼ cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- mini chocolate chips or chocolate curls Optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions. Let it cool completely before cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until light and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- Begin assembling the trifle in a large glass bowl. Start by spreading a layer of chocolate pudding at the bottom.
- Add a layer of chocolate cake cubes over the pudding.
- Spoon on a generous layer of the cream mixture.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top of the cream layer.
- Repeat the layers until the bowl is full, finishing with a final cream layer.
- For decoration, pipe whipped cream swirls over the top, drizzle with warm hot fudge sauce, and arrange whole Oreo cookies and cookie crumbs.
- Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using warm cake—it will make the layers soggy.
- Overmixing the cream cheese filling, which can make it dense.
- Not letting the pudding set before layering.
- Skipping the chilling time—this dessert needs time to firm up.
- Using warm cake—it will make the layers soggy.
- Overmixing the cream cheese filling, which can make it dense.
- Not letting the pudding set before layering.
- Skipping the chilling time—this dessert needs time to firm up.