Description
Boston Cream Pie Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring cubes of sponge cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and rich chocolate ganache—an easy twist on the classic Boston Cream Pie.
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the yellow cake according to package instructions in a 9×13 inch pan. Let cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract. Chill for 10 minutes.
- To make the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, followed by half of the pudding mixture, then drizzle with some ganache.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pudding, and ganache.
- Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use homemade cake or pudding if preferred.
- Serve in individual cups for a fun party presentation.
- Best served chilled and consumed within 2–3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg