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Cookie Dough Trifle

5 from 8 votes
Our Cookie Dough Trifle is a mouthwatering masterpiece that combines layers of creamy cookie dough, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. Topped with extra chocolate chips and cookie crumbles, it's a treat that's perfect for any occasion. So, whip up a batch, chill it for a couple of hours, and get ready to indulge in sweet bliss!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10694
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1⅓ tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3¼ cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1⅓ cups mini chocolate chips
For the Whipped Cream:
  • 1½ cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • 2 packages whipped cream (8-oz.), thawed
  • 10 chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy), plus more for topping
For the Chocolate Pudding:
  • 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4-oz.)
  • 4 cups cold milk

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the crushed graham crackers, kosher salt, and milk to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
  4. In a separate bowl, prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Set aside.
  5. In another bowl, fold the mini chocolate chips into the thawed whipped cream to create the chocolate chip whipped cream. Set aside.
  6. To assemble the trifle, start by placing a layer of cookie dough at the bottom of a trifle dish.
  7. Add a layer of chocolate pudding on top of the cookie dough, followed by a layer of chocolate chip whipped cream.
  8. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
  9. Garnish the trifle with additional mini chocolate chips and crumbled chocolate chip cookies.
  10. Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra indulgent twist, try adding a layer of caramel sauce between the cookie dough and chocolate pudding layers. The caramel adds a delightful sweetness and enhances the overall flavor profile of the trifle. Drizzle a generous amount over each layer or swirl it into the pudding for a mouthwatering surprise in every bite.
Variation: Experiment with different types of cookie dough to customize your trifle according to your preferences. Instead of traditional chocolate chip cookie dough, consider using peanut butter cookie dough, sugar cookie dough, or even oatmeal raisin cookie dough for a unique flavor experience. You can also swap out the chocolate pudding for vanilla or butterscotch pudding for a different taste sensation. Get creative and have fun mixing and matching flavors to create your own signature Cookie Dough Trifle masterpiece!