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!