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Sparrows + LilyRecipe by Lindsey MaestasInstagram: @livingeasywithlindseysparrowsandlily.com
5 from 1 vote
Boston Cream Pie Trifle
Boston Cream Pie Trifle
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
47 mins
 

Yellow cake, creamy custard and rich chocolate come together to make a beautiful and decadent dessert that can be ready to go in under an hour!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boston cream pie trifle, cake mix dessert, chocolate ganache dessert, holiday dessert, potluck dessert, trifle dessert
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 615 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (Plus Box Ingredients)
  • 2 (3.4 oz) Boxes Instant French Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • 4 Cups Milk
  • 16 oz. Cool Whip
  • 8 Oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp. Instant Coffee (Not Coffee Grounds)
  • Pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
  1. Prepare cake in 9×13 pan according to box directions.

  2. While cake is baking, combine milk and pudding mix and whisk until well blended. 

  3. Add 1/2 cup of the cool whip and use rubber spatula to fold it into the pudding mixture.  

  4. Once cake is cooled, cut into small squares.

  5. For the chocolate ganache, cook the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally. Add pinch of sea salt and mix in. Set aside.

  6. Once all components are prepared, layer ⅓ of the cake squares in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon ⅓ of the pudding over the cake and carefully drizzle ⅓ of the Ganache over the pudding.


  7. Repeat until you have completed all three layers.

  8. Use piping bag to create design with Cool Whip or simply spread it evenly over the top of the trifle.

  9. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!