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Death by Chocolate Trifle Recipe

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Death by Chocolate Trifle is one of the easiest desserts I have ever made. The wonderful thing about trifles is that they always look impressive when served in a clear trifle bowl that lets you see the layers. And the wonderful thing about this particular trifle is that it includes a LOT of CHOCOLATE. Don’t worry, it tones down all that luscious chocolatey flavor with layers of fluffy whipped topping and toffee bits.

death by chocolate trifle

 

I’m not sure who named this dessert “Death by Chocolate” but I’m hoping they were joking about the death part. At least I can tell you that no one died after eating this at my house. They just kept coming back for more! 

death by chocolate trifle

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What You’ll Need:

  • A 9×13 pan of brownies, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 (3.9 ounce) boxes of instant chocolate pudding, prepared according to package directions
  • 1 (16 oz.) Cool Whip
  • Toffee bits (I bought a bag but only used about half of it)
  • optional, but why not?: Hot Fudge (for drizzling)

LAYER everything together in order:

1/2 crumbled brownies

1/2 chocolate pudding

1/2 Cool Whip container

Sprinkle a thin layer of toffee bits.

Drizzle with hot fudge (optional).

Repeat.

Chill until ready to serve. *Note: You can make this dessert a day ahead of time.

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  1. Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says

    Oh my. This look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to make it!

  2. Heather says

    You had me at chocolate! this sounds delicious and perfect for my family get togethers!

  3. Walter says

    Please don’t call this a Trifle it certainly is not. However I think it is a beautiful and delicious Chocolate Mix and a recipe that I have seen used with variations to the ingredients. Try it you’ll love it.

  4. chickie brewer says

    Something would have to happen really nice to me to make this ( like hopefully I get the promotion soon:) Then I would make it as a way to celebrate!

    • Nicole says

      I hope you get the promotion soon, too. Good luck! This would be a delicious way to celebrate. Thank you for stopping by today! –Nicole

    • Nicole says

      Thanks, Kristina! If you are in the mood for chocolate-covered chocolate topped with chocolate, this is THE dessert to make. 🙂 It’s a family favorite for sure. -Nicole

  9. Natalie F says

    This looks amazing and pretty easy to make. I think I’m going to make this Sunday, we are having some people over.

  10. Mare W says

    I love making this trifle to take when invited for supper and asked to bring the dessert. I use chocolate cake (9×13) instead of brownies and don’t drizzle with hot fudge. Always get compliments!

  11. Maryann D. says

    Death by Chocolate Trifle looks absolutely wonderful and delicious! I know I love chocolate and my family also. This would be wonderful for a party, my son would be so happy if I made him this.

  13. Tammy S says

    I need to make this for my husband. He loves chocolate! His birthday is coming up so I will have to make it for him instead of a cake. Thanks for this awesome recipe!!

    • Nicole says

      You’re welcome. My husband loves this – so I hope yours will too. Everyone always asks me to make this or my other “go to” trifle (Dirt Cake). I have that recipe posted on my site as well if you want to check that out. It’s made with crushed Oreos and pudding and cream layers. Let me know how it turns out if you make it. Thank you for stopping by. -Nicole

      • Tammy S says

        Oh the Dirt Cake looks good also. I think I am going to go for the Death by Chocolate Trifle this time and save the Dirt Cake for another time. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again!

      • Tammy S says

        Nicole,
        I just wanted to let you know that I made this for my husbands birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone wanted a copy of the recipe. Thank you again for the great recipe!

        • Nicole says

          Tammy, I am so happy to hear that – and relieved a bit, too. I know a birthday cake is special and I was hoping he would like it! Hope he had a wonderful birthday. Thanks so much for letting me know how it went. So glad everyone else loved it, too. 🙂 -Nicole

  14. Julie Wood says

    This is a very easy recipe to make! I have a nice Trifle dish that I have never used and I would like to use it to make this dessert. I love chocolate and this is an awesome recipe for Death by Chocolate!

  17. Rosie says

    Wow, I would have never guessed by the photo that this trifle really is easy to put together – and I know I don’t need to tell you it sounds wonderful, but it does! I’d love to make this for the next time there is something happening!!!

  18. Nicole Dz says

    Wow its the ultimate dessert! This looks so good! Love how theres crumbles brownies & toffee bits in it. My kids would go bananas over this. Great recipe to make for a family gathering.

  19. Kaitlin Bond says

    Omg used to eat this at family parties, it is my absolute favorite… thank you for the recipe!

  20. Erica says

    This looks absolutely HEAVENLY! It reminds me of something that my grandma used to make – a favorite family dessert. I will have to make this asap! 🙂

  21. Tina Truelove says

    My pants got tighter and tighter as I read your post. Oh my goodness. I am a chocolate lover who is putting these ingredients on her grocery list!

    • Nicole says

      Your comment was too funny!! This recipe is definitely made for chocolate lovers. I think you will love it and hope you’ll let me know what you think if you try it. Thanks for stopping by – Nicole