Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Trifle
A festive chocolate peppermint trifle recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baked 9-by-13-inch chocolate cake, cooled
- 2 cups prepared chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, shaved
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare cake: Cut cooled cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Whip cream: Whip cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract to medium peaks.
- Layer: Place one-third of cake in a trifle bowl. Add one-third pudding, one-third peppermint cream, and a little chocolate. Repeat twice.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours so the layers settle.
- Finish: Top with remaining chocolate and crushed peppermint immediately before serving.
Notes
This editorial recipe draft should be kitchen-tested before making performance guarantees.