Description
Chocolate Peppermint Trifle Cups offer a festive explosion of flavors in every bite. This layered dessert features rich chocolate mousse, fluffy whipped cream, and crunchy peppermint bits, all elegantly presented in individual cups. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these trifle cups are sure to impress your guests and delight your taste buds. With easy-to-follow instructions and adaptable ingredients, you’ll be creating this showstopper in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought chocolate mousse
- 1 cup freshly whipped cream
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup sponge cake or brownie cubes
- ¼ cup dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients on a clean countertop for easy access.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate mousse and whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Crush the peppermint candies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- Layer each cup starting with sponge cake or brownie cubes, followed by chocolate mousse, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and repeat until filled.
- Garnish with more whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, and an extra sprinkle of crushed peppermint.
- Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg