Chocolate Trifle
A decadent version of the popular fruit trifle, this dessert is an often-requested recipe for special occasions, such as birthdays. This recipe is a riff on Jamie Oliver's Epic Chocolate Trifle dessert. This one is easy to do in its simplest form. You can also kick it up a notch by making elements of it from scratch. However you do it, it's sure to please.
Equipment
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Food processor
- 1 large glass bowl for serving
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownie layers
- 1 package brownie mix with water, oil, egg as package requires
Chocolate Pudding layers
- 1 package chocolate pudding mix with milk as package requires
Mascarpone Cream layers
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup fine or regular sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 8 oz. containers of mascarpone
Additions between layers
- 1 13.4 oz can Dulce de Leche
- 1/2 cup Amaretto
Topping
- 1 bar dark chocolate
Instructions
Brownie layers
- Bake brownie mix as directed on package, using 11"x7" for shallow layers. Cool.
Chocolate pudding layers
- Cook pudding as directed and chill.
Mascarpone cream
- Stir eggs and sugar in heatproof bowl over pan of simmering water. Whisk for 8-10 minutes until you can pour mixture like a ribbon off a spoon. Temperature will be about 180 degrees. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cream and mascarpone to soft peaks. Fold in a little egg mixture quickly, then add the rest. Cover and chill.
Assembly
- Cut brownies into small pieces and use 1/3 to create the first layer in a large dish. It's nice to use a glass trifle dish to display the layers attractively. Save a handful of pieces to use on the top with chocolate shavings.
- Spread 1/3 of the Amaretto over the brownie layer evenly.
- Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture on top of the brownie layer. Spread out nicely to the edges to see it from the outside of the bowl.
- Whisk the Dulce de Leche and spread 1/3 of the can on top of the mascarpone layer. Spread to edges to be visible.
- Spread 1/3 of the chocolate pudding over the Dulce de Leche. Again spread out to the edges.
- Repeat the 5 steps from brownie to pudding layer twice more.
- Topped with shaved chocolate.
- Chill till ready to serve.
Notes
Substitute Chocolate Mousse, made from scratch if you like, for the chocolate pudding.
I like to put this in the freezer, especially if serving outside when it's warm, pulling it out shortly before serving to thaw enough to serve.
Jamie decorated his recipe with marshmallows and caramel popcorn; even a sparkler!
Find Jamie's recipe for the Epic Chocolate Trifle here.
Find the recipe for the fruit version, another favorite.