Triple Chocolate Trifle

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This Chocolate Trifle is a decadent and easy dessert. You can’t go wrong with layers of brownies, whipped cream, caramel, and candy bars pieces!

Chocolate trifle with layers of brownie, pudding, candy bars, caramel and whipped topping.

Triple Chocolate Trifle

If you’re a chocolate lover like me, you are going to absolutely love this triple chocolate trifle dessert. Layers of chocolate brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and candy bars (YUM), along with a few other tasty surprises make this a chocolate lovers dream. This dessert is so easy to make, but packs such a wow factor. Thanks to its beautiful presentation, you can serve this at any gathering. This chocolate dessert is a winner every single time!

Perfect Party Dessert

If you are looking for something easy and absolutely delicious to take to your next BBQ/block party/potluck, this triple chocolate trifle, my friend, is it. You will be loved by all. The last time we made this chocolate trifle it was literally polished within minutes. There are never leftovers!

The time before that, my husband and I ate the whole thing within just a day or two all by ourselves! Every time we opened the fridge we had a fork in our hand and we slowly devoured it one bite at a time (ok, we halved the recipe and my two young kids “helped” a little bit, but STILL). You will see for yourself, you just can’t stop eating it. This is a fair warning to make JUST ENOUGH or you will end up eating far more than what you want to.

Cut up Snickers and crushed Heath bars on the topping of the Chocolate Trifle. Brownies and snickers sprinkled on the table around the dish.


What is a Trifle?

The first time I heard someone mention a trifle, I had no idea what she meant. I went home and looked it up and was immediately intrigued. A trifle is a layered dessert made up of cake, cream, and often fruit. This version has no fruit (only chocolate!), but you could easily add in some chopped cherries for garnish if you felt so inclined.

Ingredients in Chocolate Trifle

Although there are dozens of variations to this easy chocolate trifle recipe, here’s what we start with. Bear in mind you can change up layers or ingredients based on your tastes or what you happen to have on hand.

  • Prepared brownie mix – Bake a batch of brownies according to the package directions and then cut into bite size pieces. Or you can buy brownies from the bakery to make it even easier.
  • Instant chocolate pudding mix – prepare the pudding using a stand mixer or whisk ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Whipped topping- For this recipe keep it simple by using a tub of Cool Whip (about 16 ounces is perfect for this recipe) Or you can make your own whipped cream by mixing heavy whipping cream and a teaspoon vanilla.
  • ​Caramel topping or fudge sauce
  • Snickers candy bars
  • Heath candy bars or toffee bits
Side view of the multi layered Chocolate trifle. Serving plates on the side and brownies and Snickers are sprinkled around the table.

What is the Difference Between a Trifle and a Parfait?

At first glance, a chocolate trifle may seem very similar to a parfait. It is, but there are a few key differences.

  • Parfaits are served in single servings – usually tall glasses – and are layered with custard, ice cream, yogurt or Bavarian cream.
  • Trifles are usually served in a larger bowl for groups and typically have a cake, brownie, biscuits, or cookie layer.

However, that’s not to say you have to stick to the rules! This recipe can be made in parfait glasses instead of a trifle bowl, which is a fun party idea, too.

What is a Trifle Bowl?

The classic trifle bowl is glass or clear plastic. It almost looks like a cake stand with a bowl on top. The sides of the trifle are smooth and aren’t angled so that the dessert can fill the space evenly. When you aren’t making a triple chocolate trifle in them, you can also use them for a candy jar, fruit bowl, or even a place to display flower arrangements.

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How to Make Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate trifle with layers of brownie, pudding, candy bars, caramel and whipped topping.

Chocolate Trifle

5 from 16 votes
Chocolate Trifle is a decadent and easy dessert. You can’t go wrong with layers of brownies, whipped cream, caramel, and candy bars pieces!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigeration 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine English
Servings 12

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Ingredients

  • 19 oz brownie mix prepared (or you can buy pre-prepared brownies from the bakery to make it even easier)
  • 7.8 oz chocolate instant pudding prepared
  • 16 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1/2 c. caramel topping or more to taste
  • 3 Snickers candy bars
  • 3 Chocolate covered English toffee bars ie. Skor or Heath bars

Instructions

  • In a large glass trifle dish or glass bowl, layer ½ of the brownie, crumbled or cubed; ½ of the pudding; ½ of the caramel topping (drizzled evenly over the top), 1 Snickers bars, chopped; 1 toffee bar, crushed; ½ of the whipped topping.
    Whipped topping spread evenly in a glass trifle dish to make Chocolate Trifle.
  • Repeat layers in the same order. Save the last Snickers and toffee bar to crumble and sprinkle on top before serving.
    Cut up Snickers and crushed Heath bars on the topping of the Chocolate Trifle. Brownies and snickers sprinkled on the table around the dish.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
    Side view of the multi layered Chocolate trifle. Serving plates on the side and brownies and Snickers are sprinkled around the table.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1.4mg

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Erica lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, Jared, an attorney, and her three beautiful girls. Beyond the world of recipes, she loves adventuring with everything from kayaking, to cruising, to snowboarding and taking the family along for the thrill ride.

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  1. 5 stars
    You had me a triple chocolate 😂 Srsly this is so easy and the perfect holiday dessert. Thanks so much for sharing!

  2. 5 stars
    Love that this looks super impressive but is really really easy to make and also great for making ahead of time. Thanks for sharing