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Chocolate Cookie Dough Trifle

Chocolate Cookie Dough Trifle

Indulge in a decadent Chocolate Cookie Dough Trifle layered with M&Ms ice cream, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy cookie bits for the ultimate dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (about 16-18 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 1 pint chocolate M&Ms ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1 package (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup crushed M&Ms candies (plus more for garnish)

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Large clear glass trifle bowl or parfait glasses
  • Two mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
  • Hand mixer or sturdy whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Press the cookie dough into a thin, even layer in a greased 9x9 inch baking pan and bake according to package directions until golden brown.
  3. Let the cookie sheet cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Break the cold cookie into bite-sized chunks.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy using a hand mixer.
  6. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until combined.
  7. In a separate bowl, whip very cold heavy cream until firm peaks form.
  8. Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
  9. In a clear trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer half of the cookie chunks at the bottom.
  10. Spoon half of the cheesecake mixture over the cookie layer and spread gently.
  11. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips and half of the crushed M&Ms over the cheesecake layer.
  12. Repeat with remaining cookie chunks, cheesecake mixture, chocolate chips, and crushed M&Ms.
  13. Top with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with whole chocolate chips and M&Ms.
  14. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them tightly covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for the best flavor and texture. This trifle is best made fresh, rather than frozen, as the ingredients may not hold up well after thawing. You can customize the trifle by using different candies or types of ice cream as per your preference. Enjoy the creative process of layering this dessert!
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