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Chocolate Cookie Trifle Recipe

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This Cookie Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring chocolate cookies and creamy custard topped with a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for a rich, indulgent treat, it combines crunchy cookies with velvety custard and a luscious chocolate topping. Prepared in about 30 minutes with refrigeration time, it’s an impressive yet simple no-bake dessert ideal for gatherings.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Custard Layer

  • 1 egg
  • 50g (1/4 cup) sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 20g (2 1/2 tbsp) flour
  • 20g (2 1/2 tbsp) cornstarch
  • 500ml (2 cups) milk
  • 50g (1/4 cup) butter

Cookie Layer

  • Chocolate cookies (quantity as needed for layering)

Chocolate Topping

  • 100g (3/4 cup) milk chocolate
  • 50ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the custard: In a saucepan, whisk together the egg, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, flour, and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the milk. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
  2. Add the butter: Remove the custard from the heat and whisk in the butter until fully melted and incorporated, giving the custard a silky texture.
  3. Layer cookies: Arrange a single layer of chocolate cookies evenly in the bottom of a baking dish to form the base of the trifle.
  4. Add custard layer: Pour an even layer of the prepared custard over the cookies, smoothing the surface for an even layer.
  5. Repeat layering: Continue layering cookies followed by custard until the baking dish is filled. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and allow flavors to meld.
  6. Melt the chocolate topping: Gently melt the milk chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. Once melted, mix in the vegetable oil until fully combined and glossy.
  7. Top the trifle: Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the chilled trifle, spreading it smoothly to create the final layer.
  8. Set and serve: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for an additional hour until the chocolate topping is firm. Slice into portions and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use good quality milk chocolate for a richer topping flavor.
  • If you prefer a stronger chocolate taste, substitute dark chocolate for the milk chocolate.
  • The trifle can be prepared a day ahead; just keep it covered and refrigerated.
  • For added texture, consider sprinkling crushed nuts or chocolate shavings between layers.
  • Ensure the custard is fully cooled before layering to maintain distinct layers and avoid soggy cookies.

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