Grandma’s Chocolate Pudding Trifle Recipe

Grandma’s Chocolate Pudding Trifle Recipe

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both irresistibly delicious and easy to make, this Chocolate Pudding Trifle Recipe checks all the boxes. It’s the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor, creamy layers, and delightful textures—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion and especially the holidays.

Our Grandma made this recipe for so many Easters and Christmases. It was a favorite among the grandchildren and grown-ups alike! 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Simple Ingredients: Most of the ingredients are pantry staples or easily available at your local grocery store.
2. Customizable: You can mix and match layers to suit your taste or the occasion. Try different flavors of cake, pudding, or candy.

3. Quick to Assemble: No lengthy preparation required—perfect for when you need a fast and impressive dessert. 

4. Impressive Presentation: This dessert shines in a trifle dish or any glass container, showcasing all its gorgeous layers.

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Ingredients for Grandma’s Chocolate Pudding Trifle Recipe

Chocolate Pudding Layer

• instant chocolate pudding mix
• cold skim milk

Whipped Cream Layer

• Cool Whip or Homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream

Additional Layers:

• chocolate cake, baked and cooled (store-bought or homemade)
• chocolate toffee bits or crushed candy bars

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I make this trifle in advance? Yes! This trifle is best when made a few hours ahead or even the night before, allowing the flavors to meld together.

2. Can I use store-bought whipped cream? Absolutely. While homemade whipped cream adds a fresh touch, store-bought whipped topping works just as well for convenience. We love Cool Whip around here!

3. What can I use if I don’t have a trifle dish? You can use a large glass bowl, individual serving glasses, or even a rectangular baking dish to assemble the layers.

4. Can I freeze leftovers? It’s not recommended to freeze this dessert as the whipped cream and pudding layers may separate upon thawing.

5. How do I store leftovers? Cover the trifle tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Variations

1. Fruity: Add layers of fresh strawberries, raspberries, or mandarin oranges for a fruity twist.
2. Peanut Butter Lovers: Drizzle peanut butter or add crushed peanut butter cups between the layers.
3. Mint Chocolate: Use crushed peppermint candies or Andes baking bits instead of toffee candy for a refreshing variation.
4. Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free cake to make this dessert suitable for gluten-sensitive guests. Double check the pudding mix before using as well!
5. Oreo Delight: Replace chocolate cake with crushed Oreo cookies for a cookies-and-cream trifle.