Shannon's Chocolate Orange Cranberry Trifle

Indulge in the decadent flavors of Shannon's Chocolate Orange Cranberry Trifle, a stunning dessert that layers rich chocolate cake, tangy cranberry sauce infused with orange liqueur, and velvety chocolate pudding for an irresistible flavor combination. This show-stopping trifle is elevated with a cloud-like orange zest whipped cream and finished with a garnish of dark chocolate shavings, fresh cranberries, and mint leaves for a festive touch. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this no-bake treat comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an effortless yet elegant choice for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or anytime indulgence. Whether presented in a large trifle dish or individual glasses, this dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests swooning!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 8-inch round chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 quarter cup dark chocolate shavings
• 0.25 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
• 1 sprig mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chocolate cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and orange liqueur, stirring well to incorporate. Set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and orange zest together until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 4

Prepare instant chocolate pudding according to the package instructions using 2 cups of milk. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 5

Using a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, assemble the trifle in layers. Start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes, pressing them gently into a flat layer.

Step 6

Spread a layer of the cranberry and orange liqueur mixture over the cake cubes, ensuring even coverage.

Step 7

Add a layer of chocolate pudding, spreading it smoothly with a spatula.

Step 8

Top the pudding with a layer of the whipped orange cream. Repeat the layers (cake, cranberry mixture, pudding, whipped cream) until the dish is full, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.

Step 9

Garnish the top of the trifle with dark chocolate shavings, fresh cranberries, and mint leaves, if desired.

Step 10

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2482.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6947.3

Total Fat 367.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 212.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 923.9mg	0%
Sodium 4305.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 799.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.4g	0%
Total Sugars 530.0g
Protein 70.5g	0%

Vitamin D 294.7IU	0%
Calcium 1111.4mg	0%
Iron 46.6mg	0%
Potassium 3599.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 47.2%