Description
This no-bake heavenly chocolate cheesecake layers rich chocolate cake, velvety cream cheese, silky pudding, and glossy ganache into one indulgent dessert. With garnishes of truffles and chocolate shavings, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 package chocolate cake (baked and crumbled)
- 1 package cream cheese (softened (8 oz))
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping (Cool Whip, thawed, 8 oz)
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache
- Chocolate truffles or chocolate balls (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush the Cake Base: Start by baking your chocolate cake if not already done. Once cooled, crumble it into small, bite-sized pieces and layer it into the bottom of your trifle dish or serving bowl.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the Whip: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it.
- Layer with Love: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crumbled cake. Then spoon on the chocolate pudding in an even layer.
- Drizzle the Ganache: Pour the chocolate sauce or ganache over the pudding layer, letting it drip deliciously down the sides.
- Repeat: Add another round of crumbled cake and repeat the layers until ingredients are used up.
- Top it Off: Garnish with truffles, chocolate balls, and generous chocolate shavings.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set and cold.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420