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Pudding & Mousse

Chocolate Mousse Trifle

Any time is the perfect time to make this Chocolate Mousse Trifle recipe that is bursting with flavor! Layers of sponge cake, fresh berries and smooth chocolate mousse come together in this crowd-pleasing dessert. Serve this Chocolate Mousse Trifle recipe in a clear dish to show off the bright colors and delicious layers of chocolate that are hiding below the surface.  Explore even more recipes for Mousse, Puddings and Trifles so that you can whip up more treats to give every meal a sweet and smooth finish.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 triffle dessert
Prep:
30 Min.
Bake:
22 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 envelope
    unflavored gelatin
  • 2 Tbsps
    cold water
  • 1/4 cup
    boiling water
  • 2/3 cup
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups
    whipping cream cold
  • 1 1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup
    rum, divided (optional)
  • 2 cups
    peaches or kiwi, sliced, peeled
  • 2 cups
    sliced sweetened strawberries or raspberries
  • sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit
  • Sponge Cake
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
  • 2/3 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsps
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Small and Large Bowls
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Souffle Dish
Refrigerator
Oven
8-Inch Round Baking Pan
Wire Rack

Directions

Note: 3-ounce package (12 unfilled ladyfingers, split) can be substituted for sponge cake. Arrange ladyfingers in two layers, cutting as needed to fit bowl.

Sponge Cake: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour one 8-inch round baking pan. Beat eggs in medium bowl on high speed of electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is double in volume. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add alternately with water and vanilla to egg mixture, beating on low speed just until ingredients are combined. Immediately pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.

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