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10-Minute Individual Chocolate Trifles with Mascarpone

Published: Sep 18, 2020 · Modified: Dec 20, 2022 by Nicole B.

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10 minutes

These rich individual chocolate trifles are made with an easy mascarpone chocolate mousse that is layered with vanilla-flavored whipped cream. A mix of crushed Oreo cookies and finely chopped chocolate adds crunch and great contrast to the creamy layers.

A mini chocolate trifle in a jar.
Mini chocolate trifles make a delicious and decadent dessert that takes only 10 minutes to make.
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  • What’s in mini chocolate trifles?
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Why make this recipe?

Everyone loves a great chocolate dessert but sometimes baking a chocolate cake or making chocolate truffles just takes too much time and effort, doesn’t it? Chocolate trifles that come together in 10 minutes, though? That’s a different story. These delicious mini trifles are not only fast but also incredibly easy to make and the preparation happens entirely on the kitchen counter. No oven, no stovetop, just your electric mixer!

What’s in mini chocolate trifles?

Mini chocolate trifle ingredients on a table.
You need sugar, Oreo cookies, semi-sweet chocolate, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, heavy cream and mascarpone for this recipe.

How to make the trifles:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Make the cookie layer:

Crushed Oreos and chopped chocolate in bowls.
A mix of crushed Oreos and finely chopped chocolate forms one of the three layers in this chocolate trifle.

Step 1. Scrape the filling out of Oreo cookies and discard, then crush the cookies into crumbs.

Step 2. Finely chop the chocolate and mix with the cookie crumbs. Set aside.

Make the cream layer:

Cream in a mixing bowl before and after whipping.
Vanilla whipped cream contrasts nicely with the chocolate layers in this trifle.

Step 3. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl.

Step 4. Whip to stiff peaks. Refrigerate until you’re ready to assemble the trifles.

Make the chocolate layer:

Chocolate mascarpone mousse in a bowl.
A very rich and creamy chocolate mousse layer turns this chocolate trifle into an indulgent dessert.

Step 5. Add mascarpone, unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl.

Step 6. Whip until firm.

Assemble the trifles:

Step 7. Assemble the trifles in individual jars: start with a cookie/chocolate layer, then pipe or spoon a chocolate mascarpone layer on top and a whipped cream layer on top of that. Repeat and end with a cookie layer.

Recipe notes & tips:

  • You can crush the cookies by placing them in a resealable plastic bag and hitting them with a rolling pin. Or, if you have a mortar and pestle, you can use that instead.
  • The easiest way to assemble the trifles is by piping the chocolate and cream layers using 2 large piping bags. If you don’t have piping bags, you can use spoons instead.

Frequently asked questions:

How should I serve the trifles?

Serve the trifles immediately after assembling them or store them in the fridge for up to 5 hours. (Any longer than that and the cookie crumbs will start to soften.)

Do you have variations for this recipe?

Yes, I do! This trifle is great with just a few spoonfuls of cherry preserves layered in. The tart fruit cuts through the richness and gives the trifle a delicious Black Forest theme.

Can the chocolate trifles be made the day before?

Unfortunately not. One reason is that the whipped cream layer will begin to lose its firmness after a day. More importantly though, the Oreo cookie crumbs will lose their crunch and begin to turn soggy after 5 to 6 hours.

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A mini chocolate trifle in a jar.

10-Minute Individual Chocolate Trifles with Mascarpone

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These creamy and rich individual chocolate trifles with mascarpone make a decadent dessert that comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories (estimated) 407 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • resealable plastic bag and rolling pin OR mortar and pestle
  • knife and cutting board
  • mixing bowls
  • standing mixer or handheld mixer
  • 6 jars or ramekins (7-ounce capacity each)
  • 2 large piping bags OR spoon s

Ingredients:
  

For the cookie layer (makes about 1 cup):

  • 5 Oreo cookies
  • 2 ½ ounces semi-sweet chocolate

For the cream layer (makes about 1 ½ cups):

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate layer (makes about 2 ½ cups):

  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions:
 

For the cookie layer:

  • Remove the filling from the Oreo cookies, then crush them.
  • Chop the chocolate and mix it with the crushed cookies. Set aside.

For the cream layer:

  • Whip all ingredients to stiff peaks.

For the chocolate layer:

  • Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, cocoa powder and sugar together until you get a firm, mousse-like consistency.
  • Layer (pipe or spoon) the components into individual jars. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 hours.*

Notes:

*I don’t recommend storing the trifles longer than that because the cookie crumbs will eventually soften.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 25.6gProtein: 2.2gFat: 32.1gSaturated Fat: 18.6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 19.7gCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: chocolate trifles with mascarpone, individual chocolate trifles, mini chocolate trifles

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