Chocolate Strawberry Trifle Cups (No-Bake, Make-Ahead Dessert)

Ingredients

• 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs or crushed chocolate wafers
• Chocolate truffles or chocolate curls, for topping (optional)

Instructions

• Whisk the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Set aside to fully set.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft, fluffy peaks form.
• To assemble, spoon a layer of cookie crumbs into the bottom of each glass.
• Add a layer of whipped cream, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries.
• Spoon in a generous layer of chocolate pudding.
• Repeat the layers once more, finishing with whipped cream on top.
• Garnish with chocolate truffles, chocolate curls, or extra strawberry slices!
• Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

• Make it ahead: These are even better after chilling overnight!
• Swap the chocolate pudding for vanilla or espresso pudding for a flavor twist.
• Use pound cake or brownie cubes instead of cookie crumbs for a heartier trifle.
• Serve in individual glasses for a clean, elegant presentation.
• For extra richness, fold a spoonful of mascarpone into the whipped cream.

If you’re craving easy make-ahead pudding desserts, check out this easy and dazzling Strawberry Champagne Poke Cake and the famous Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe layers of vanilla wafers, barely ripe bananas, and cloud-like whipped pudding that chills into something creamy, nostalgic, and totally addictive!

If you’re in the mood for something rich and creamy (but still ridiculously easy), this Easy Chocolate Mousse is always an excellent idea!