Chocolate pie and trifle

Two Chocolate Desserts That Kids and Adults Will Love

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When planning a holiday menu at my house, it is important that I have plenty of kid-friendly dishes. Especially in the dessert area. And what child doesn’t just love chocolate? Actually, what adult doesn’t love chocolate? Simply put, chocolate is a crowd-pleaser. Time and time again I’ve seen rows of nut-studded pies, spiced cakes or cookies, and cheesecakes galore. But if there is chocolate on the table, it’s the first to go.

Today I want to share two decadent desserts that epitomize every chocolate-lover’s dream! They are creamy, rich, and both use a box of instant pudding mix—an ingredient that is wonderfully nostalgic for many of us and easy to use!

With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas right after, I hope these desserts make their debut on your table and become a family favorite for adults and children alike!  

Chocolate Mousse Pie
Serves 10
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Ingredients
  1. 21/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 1/2 cup butter, melted
  4. 11/2 cups cold milk
  5. 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant chocolate-flavored pudding mix
  6. 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  7. 3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  8. 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  9. Garnish: chocolate curls
Instructions
  1. 1. Spray a 10-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray with flour; line the bottom with parchment paper, and spray again; set aside. In a large bowl, combine crumbs and sugar. Add butter, and stir to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan; place in freezer for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix until smooth and thickened (about 1 minute).
  3. 3. In a small saucepan, combine cream and gelatin; let mixture stand for 3 minutes. Cook mixture over low heat, whisking constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is smooth; cool slightly. Add gelatin mixture to pudding mixture, whisking until combined.
  4. 4. Add whipped topping to pudding mixture, whisking to combine. Spoon into prepared pan; chill for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Chocolate Toffee Trifle
Serves 10
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Ingredients
  1. 11/2 cups cold milk
  2. 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant chocolate-flavored pudding mix
  3. 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  4. 3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  5. 2 (16-ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
  6. 2 cups chocolate-covered toffee bits
  7. 1 prepared angel food cake, cut into 2-inch cubes
Instructions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix until smooth and thickened (about 1 minute).
  2. 2. In a small saucepan, combine cream and gelatin; let mixture stand for 3 minutes. Cook mixture over low heat, whisking constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is smooth; cool slightly. Add gelatin mixture to pudding mixture, whisking until combined.
  3. 3. Add 1 container of whipped topping to pudding mixture, whisking to combine. Spoon half of mixture into the bottom of a large trifle dish; sprinkle with 1 cup toffee bits. Layer half of cake onto toffee bits. Repeat layers. Spoon remaining container of whipped topping onto cake. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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What is your favorite chocolate dessert?

Comments 8

  1. Some time ago, I made a chocolate trifle that also had the chocolate covered toffee bits in it. I made it the evening before I served it, and was disappointed to find that the toffee bits had become soft! Is that not the case with this recipe?
    It sounds absolutely scrumptious, and I would love to make it this Christmas eve!
    I would appreciate a reply…..

  2. Goodness! Imaging a lovely crystal plate with a serving of each!! Talk about decadent?!
    And, with only slight changes each could be gluten free!
    Looks like a lovely book…

  3. It’s not quite 8:30am and I want to eat a huge serving of Chocolate Toffee Trifle. Is that bad? Oh my goodness! Can’t wait to make it, perfect for my husbands birthday in two weeks.

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