Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 22 Min.
- Prep:
- 30 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Expert
- Yields:
- 1 triffle dessert
Any time is the perfect time to make this Chocolate Mousse Trifle recipe that is bursting with flavor! Layers of sponge cake, fresh berries and smooth chocolate mousse come together in this crowd-pleasing dessert. Serve this Chocolate Mousse Trifle recipe in a clear dish to show off the bright colors and delicious layers of chocolate that are hiding below the surface. Explore even more recipes for Mousse, Puddings and Trifles so that you can whip up more treats to give every meal a sweet and smooth finish.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 30 minutes
- Bake Time
- 22 minutes
- Cool Time
- 32 minutes
- Chill Time
- 2 hours
Ingredients
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1 envelopeunflavored gelatin
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2 Tbspscold water
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1/4 cupboiling water
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2/3 cupsugar
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1/3 cup
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1 1/2 cupswhipping cream cold
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1 1/2 tspsvanilla extract
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1/4 cuprum, divided (optional)
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2 cupspeaches or kiwi, sliced, peeled
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2 cupssliced sweetened strawberries or raspberries
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sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit
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Sponge Cake
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2eggs
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1/2 cupsugar
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2/3 cupsall-purpose flour
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1/2 tspbaking powder
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1/4 tspsalt
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3 Tbspswater
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1 tspvanilla extract
Directions
Small and Large Bowls
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Souffle Dish
Refrigerator
Oven
8-Inch Round Baking Pan
Wire Rack
Prepare Sponge Cake.
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved (mixture must be clear).
Stir together sugar and cocoa in large cold bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until stiff. Pour in gelatin mixture; stir until well blended.
To assemble trifle: Slice sponge cake into two layers; place one layer in bottom of 2 quart straight-sided souffle dish or trifle bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons rum, if desired. Arrange layer of peaches or kiwi on top of cake. Spoon about half of chocolate mousse evenly over fruit. Top with remaining half cake layer. Sprinkle cake with remaining rum; arrange sliced strawberries or raspberries on cake. Top with remaining mousse; refrigerate about 2 hours. Before serving, garnish with spoonfuls of whipped cream and fruit.
Note: 3-ounce package (12 unfilled ladyfingers, split) can be substituted for sponge cake. Arrange ladyfingers in two layers, cutting as needed to fit bowl.
Sponge Cake: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour one 8-inch round baking pan. Beat eggs in medium bowl on high speed of electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is double in volume. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add alternately with water and vanilla to egg mixture, beating on low speed just until ingredients are combined. Immediately pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container servings per containerServing size (200g)Amount per servingCalories370% Daily Value*Total Fat 18g 23%Saturated Fat 11g 55%Trans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 95mg 32%Sodium 135mg 6%Total Carbohydrates 48g 17%Dietary Fiber 3g 11%Total Sugars 36gIncludes 30g Added Sugar 60%Protein 6gVitamin D 1 6%Calcium 70mg 6%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 211mg 4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
