Description

This mini chocolate trifle features layers of rich chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream, topped with shaved chocolate for a festive holiday dessert. Individual servings make presentation effortless and mess-free.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups chocolate cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup chocolate mousse

1 cup whipped cream

1/2 cup chocolate ganache

2 tablespoons shaved chocolate

1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy (optional)

Instructions

1. Place a layer of chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of each small clear dessert cup.

2. Spoon or pipe a layer of chocolate mousse over the cake cubes.

3. Drizzle chocolate ganache evenly over the mousse layer.

4. Add another layer of chocolate cake cubes to fill the cup halfway.

5. Top with a layer of whipped cream, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6. Sprinkle shaved chocolate and crushed peppermint candy on the whipped cream.

7. Refrigerate the mini trifles for at least 1 hour before serving to allow layers to set.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: layering
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini trifle
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 150
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 29
Fiber: 2
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 45

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