EASY MINT CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
This Easy Mint Chocolate Trifle is so creamy and delicious, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. And, because it's green, it's also a fun dessert to make for St. Patrick's Day. You can make it in individual glasses for single servings, or you can make it in a trifle dish. Either way, it's beautiful layers of delicious chocolate cake crumbles and fresh & sweet mint cream. Read on for the easy recipe.
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Equipment
- 1 Electric Hand Mixer For whipping the cream
- 1 Large mixing bowl For mixing the mint cream
- 1 Trifle dish or individual glasses For layering the trifle
- 1 Fork or food processor For crumbling chocolate cake
Ingredients
- chocolate cake (baked from a box according to directions on the package)
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 tsp. peppermint extractgreen food coloring (approx. 10 drops)
- 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
- green food coloring (approx. 10 drops)
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and chocolate shavings or sprinkles. (optional)
Instructions
- Using a fork or food processor, crumble chocolate cake into small crumbs.
- Pour half into a glass trifle dish and spread out evenly.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into a separate large bowl and beat with electric hand mixer until frothy.
- Add in powdered sugar and continue beating until it forms stiff peaks. (Set some of this aside, if you choose to top with a few dollops of whipped cream.)
- Add peppermint extract and food coloring (a few drops at a time) and continue mixing.
- Add more drops, if necessary, to reach desired shade of green.
- Pour half of the green mint cream over the first layer of cake crumbs in the trifle dish, and spread evenly, making sure to reach the sides of the bowl.
- Add a second layer of chocolate cake crumbles on top.
- Add another layer of mint cream and spread evenly.
- Top with a few dollops of whipped cream.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired. Serve chilled & enjoy!
Notes
This recipe and video were created and produced by Marcy Inspired.
