Best 6 Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle, a dessert that combines the essence of Ireland with the richness of chocolate. This layered trifle is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring moist chocolate cake, creamy Irish creme filling, and whipped cream, all harmoniously arranged in a stunning trifle dish.

As you delve into the depths of this culinary masterpiece, you'll encounter layers of homemade chocolate cake, its moist crumb infused with the warmth of cocoa. Each delicate bite melts in your mouth, releasing a symphony of chocolatey goodness. The Irish creme filling adds a velvety touch, its smooth texture enveloping your senses with a blend of Irish whiskey and cream, creating a luscious and indulgent experience.

Atop the chocolate cake and Irish creme filling lies a layer of ethereal whipped cream, its light and airy texture providing a perfect contrast to the denser layers below. The whipped cream is delicately flavored with vanilla, adding a touch of sweetness that balances the richness of the chocolate and Irish creme.

Optional layers of crushed Oreo cookies and fresh raspberries further elevate this trifle, adding delightful pops of flavor and texture. The Oreo cookies provide a delightful crunch, while the raspberries burst with juicy sweetness, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a moment of pure indulgence, the Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle is sure to impress. Its exquisite presentation and irresistible flavors make it a centerpiece that will be the talk of any gathering. So gather your ingredients, prepare your trifle dish, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

IRISH TRIFLE



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I call this Irish trifle because it was my Irish ex-in-laws who introduced me to this wonderful dish. It is one of the most irresistible desserts I make. I love to have leftovers because the cake just keeps soaking up that amazing custard sauce, which is spiked with sherry. I use up a few of the egg whites left over from making the crème anglaise in the cake, opting for a biscuit, in which the egg whites are beaten to a meringue, over a richer sponge cake. Although jam is traditional in this trifle, you could always top the cake with a berry compote instead.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, lunch, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter, softened, for greasing pan
85 grams cake flour (scant 3/4 cup)
14 grams cornstarch (1 1/2 tablespoons)
120 grams eggs (2 extra-large eggs plus 1 tablespoon)
150 grams sugar (2/3 cup), divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
85 grams egg whites (2 1/2 whites)
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup cream sherry, more to taste
1/3 cup raspberry jam
2 2/3 cups chilled crème anglaise (see recipe)
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Brush a 9-inch cake pan with softened butter and lightly flour sides. Lay pan on a sheet of parchment paper and trace around bottom of pan. Cut parchment round and place in pan with pencil marks facing down. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift cake flour and cornstarch into a bowl or onto a sheet of parchment.
  • In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle, combine 2 eggs, half the sugar and the vanilla. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Turn mixer to highest speed and beat for 5 minutes, until mixture is light, pale and fluffy. Turn mixer down to medium and beat for 3 minutes. Scrape mixture out into a large bowl. Gently fold in half the flour mixture, then gently fold in remaining half.
  • Wash the stand mixer bowl thoroughly with soap and hot water, then dry. Add egg whites, remaining sugar and salt to bowl. Using the whisk attachment, beat at medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or long enough to obtain a soft, creamy meringue. Do not over-whip; you do not want a stiff and dry meringue.
  • Carefully fold half the egg white mixture into batter, along with melted butter. Carefully fold in remaining egg white mixture. Gently scrape into prepared cake pan. Put cake pan on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bake 30 minutes, until light golden brown and a tester comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and reverse onto a rack. Remove parchment paper and cool for 5 minutes, then flip cake over and let cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic if not using right away. Cake can be made a few days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for several weeks.
  • Assemble the trifle: At least 6 hours, and no more than 24 hours, before you plan to serve trifle, spread top of cake with jam and cut into 2-inch squares. Line a flat wide bowl (preferably a trifle dish) with cake squares, in one layer. Douse cake with 2 to 4 tablespoons cream sherry, more if desired. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap , set a plate on top, and set a weight (such as a large can of tomatoes) on top of the plate. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or longer.
  • Uncover cake. Spike crème anglaise with a tablespoon or two of sherry if desired, and pour over cake. Chill for an hour or more in refrigerator.
  • Just before serving, beat cream until it forms soft peaks, and flavor it with a spoonful of cream sherry if desired. Spoon over trifle. Dust with a very small amount of nutmeg and serve.

IRISH CREME CHOCOLATE TRIFLE



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I was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle. It's always rich and decadent. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 cup refrigerated Irish creme nondairy creamer
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups whipped topping
12 mint Andes candies, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour., With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 in. apart. Slowly pour creamer over cake; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes; let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes., Cut cake into 1-1/2-in. cubes. In a 3-qt. trifle or glass bowl, layer a third of each of the following: cake cubes, pudding, whipped topping and candies. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

IRISH CREAM BROWNIE TRIFLES



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I did a thing. I made a small batch of brownies, a small pot of pudding laced with Irish cream, and layered it all together. I did a whipped cream and chocolate shaving thing on top, too. And the good news is, with the rest of the bottle of Irish cream liqueur, you can have a brunch party this weekend!

Provided by Christina Lane

Categories     dessert

Time 4h40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup cold heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Chocolate shavings from a 70 percent bittersweet chocolate bar, for serving

Steps:

  • For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9-by-5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the sugar and cocoa powder and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly. (Alternatively, combine the butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave on high for another 30 seconds.)
  • Stir in the salt and vanilla, then let the mixture cool for 1 minute more. Add the egg and stir until incorporated. Add the flour and stir for 50 brisk strokes.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudge crumbs clinging to it and the surface is shiny and starting to crack, about 23 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
  • For the Irish cream pudding: Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan. Slowly add the milk and egg yolk while constantly whisking.
  • Turn the heat on the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer while constantly whisking. (Be sure to scrape the edges of the pan frequently to prevent lumps. Whisking vigorously will break up any lumps.) Cook the pudding, constantly whisking, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Irish cream liqueur and butter until melted.
  • Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper and chop into 1/2-inch cubes. In two small glasses, layer about one-third of the brownie cubes and top each with half of the pudding. Repeat with another layer of brownie cubes and pudding. Top each with the remaining brownie cubes. Cover the trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • For assembly: Before serving, whip the heavy cream and the sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Dollop each trifle with the whipped cream, sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and serve.

MINT CHOCOLATE IRISH CREAM TRIFLE



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This dessert was a huge hit at the office potluck. Cannot get any easier to prepare. I like to make this the night prior or the day of so it doesn't get soggy. Most ingredients are available in the sugar free/fat free variety and can be made as individual servings in martini or larger shot glasses.

Provided by Mary Maccario

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg devil's food cake mix
1 1/2 c irish cream liqueur or irish cream non-dairy creamer
3 1/2 c cold milk
2 pkg 3.9 oz each instant chocolate pudding
5 c whipped topping
1 pkg andes mint chocolate candies, chopped roughly

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare and bake cake according to directions on box, using a greased 13 x 9 pan. Allow cake to cool.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix for 3 minutes. (I usually do this the night before to allow mixture to set and thicken.)
  • 3. Cut cake into 1-1/2 inch cubes and arrange in first layer of trifle bowl. Sprinkle cake layer with the Irish Cream. Top with pudding mixture, whipped topping and chopped mint choc candies. NOTE: My trifle bowl only allows 2 layers of each ingredient. There is enough ingredients here to allow for 3 layers.

IRISH CREME CHOCOLATE TRIFLE



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Make and share this Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tweetyfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer, Irish creme flavor
3 1/2 cups cold milk
2 (4 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups whipped topping
12 spearmint decorative candies, crushed

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 inches apart. Slowly pour creamer over cake; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Cut cake into 1-1/2-in. cubes; place a third of the cubes in a 3-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the pudding, whipped topping and candies; repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 25.6, Protein 6.5

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE TRIFLE



Chocolate brownie trifle image

A naughty chocolate version of a traditional trifle, and so easy to make. Layer chocolate brownies, custard, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream for an indulgent treat

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500ml pot ready-made chilled custard (look for one with real vanilla)
100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
400g shop-bought chocolate brownies
3 tbsp coffee
100ml Irish cream liqueur, plus 1 tbsp extra for soaking the brownies
121g bag Maltesers
500ml double cream
25g icing sugar

Steps:

  • Put the custard and chocolate in a saucepan. Gently heat, stirring, until the chocolate has completely melted into the custard. Cover the surface with cling film to stop the custard forming a skin, then cool.
  • Sit the brownies in a trifle bowl and mix together the coffee with the 1 tbsp Irish cream liqueur. Drizzle all over the brownies. Use a rolling pin or saucepan to gently bash the bag of Maltesers a few times to crush a little, then sprinkle about three-quarters over the brownies. Spoon the cooled chocolate custard all over the top, then cover and chill.
  • Make the final layer by combining the cream and 100ml Irish cream liqueur in a bowl. Sift over the icing sugar, then whip until soft peaks form. Cover and chill until you're ready to serve.
  • To serve, give the cream a quick mix, then spoon on top of the chocolate custard. Scatter over the last few crushed Maltesers to decorate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a trifle bowl or other large glass bowl to showcase the layers of the trifle.
  • Make sure the chocolate cake is completely cooled before assembling the trifle. Otherwise, it will make the whipped cream and pudding layers melt.
  • If you don't have time to make the chocolate cake from scratch, you can use a store-bought chocolate cake mix or chocolate cookies.
  • Use a good quality Irish cream liqueur. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the trifle.
  • Don't overbeat the whipped cream. Otherwise, it will become stiff and grainy.
  • Chill the trifle for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the trifle to set.

Conclusion:

This Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its layers of chocolate cake, Irish cream pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings, this trifle is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a sweet treat, this trifle is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle a try. You won't be disappointed.

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