Decadent Oreo Trifle with Chocolate Pudding
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring homemade chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and fresh whipped cream. Perfect for parties and family gatherings, this trifle combines creamy, crunchy, and sweet textures for a nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- About 24 Oreo cookies, crushed by hand into chunks and crumbs
- 2 cups homemade or store-bought chocolate pudding
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole or 2% milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together ½ cup (120 ml) of milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add the remaining 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of milk, stirring constantly to combine. Heat over medium heat, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Transfer pudding to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from f…
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a large chilled bowl, pour the heavy whipping cream and add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip or it will turn grainy.
- Crush the Oreos by hand into chunks and crumbs, keeping some larger pieces for texture.
- Assemble the Trifle: Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding (about 1 ½ cups) into the bottom of a trifle bowl. Sprinkle a layer of crushed Oreos (about 6 cookies worth). Add a layer of whipped cream (about ½ cup), spreading evenly. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream on top. Reserve a few Oreo crumbs for garnish.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with reserved Oreo crumbs just before serving.
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for smoother chocolate flavor. Keep cream very cold for best whipped cream results. Crushing Oreos by hand preserves texture. Chill pudding before layering to prevent skin formation. Assemble trifle while pudding is cool but not cold for easier spreading. Can substitute coconut cream and dairy-free milk for a vegan version. Use gluten-free cookies for gluten-free dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 5
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