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Chocolate Dirt Cake Trifle Easy Layered Dessert

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Chocolate dirt cake trifle is a rich layered dessert made with chocolate cake or brownies, creamy pudding, whipped topping, and crushed cookies for a fun and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 chocolate cake or batch of brownies
  • 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (14 oz)
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • 1 cup gummy worms (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake chocolate cake or brownies and let cool completely.
  2. Cut into small pieces.
  3. Crush cookies into fine crumbs.
  4. Whisk milk and pudding mix until thickened.
  5. Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Combine pudding mixture with cream cheese mixture.
  7. Fold in whipped topping gently.
  8. Layer cake pieces, pudding mixture, and cookie crumbs in a trifle dish.
  9. Repeat layers, ending with cookie crumbs.
  10. Decorate with gummy worms if desired.
  11. Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate ingredients for best flavor.
  • Chill before serving for better texture.
  • Do not overmix whipped topping.
  • Layer gently to maintain clean layers.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.

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