S’mores Trifle Dessert

If there’s one dessert that always comes to the rescue when you have zero clue what to make nor the time to make it, it’s a good ole’ trifle.

Ladies and gents, this s’mores trifle dessert could not be any easier (or delicious!).

Made with layers of yellow cake, chocolate pudding, marshmallow whipped cream with sprinkles of mini toasted marshmallows, Hershey’s chocolate pieces and graham crackers.

The hardest part of this trifle recipe is trying not to lick so much off the spoon as you layer it into your bowl ;).

Aside from it’s incredible easiness, this s’mores dessert can be made ahead until your ready to bring it to your cookout, party, etc.

Speaking of cookouts, Monday is labor day and I’m not sure how I feel about it.

I LOVE fall, but this summer just went by too quickly and I’m not sure I’m ready to let go.

At least we have this s’mores dessert trifle to get us through the end of summer…

• 1 box yellow cake mix (or you can use your favorite homemade recipe!)
• graham cracker crumbs + pieces for layering
• 1 box chocolate pudding
• heavy whipping cream
• marshmallow creme
• Hershey’s chocolate bar pieces
• mini marshmallows

Normally I like to make every component of a recipe from scratch, but sometimes life gets in the way and you just have to go with the shortcuts.

That doesn’t mean you can’t make a homemade yellow cake or homemade chocolate pudding if your little heart desires, I say go for it!

The one thing I do make from scratch for this trifle recipe is the whipped cream.

I just find it so easy and SO much better when you whip the cream yourself.

However, please feel free to use cool whip instead if you want.

1. Add yellow cake mix to large mixing bowl and add graham cracker crumbs. Follow the rest of the recipe according to package directions and bake.
2. Meanwhile, make the chocolate pudding according to box directions. Set aside.
3. Make the marshmallow whipped cream: place heavy cream in large bowl of stand mixer (or use your hand mixer) and beat until soft peaks form. Add marshmallow creme and beat until stiff peaks form (the cream should hold it’s shape). Set aside.
4. Once the cake has baked and cooled, it’s time to assemble your trifle: in your trifle bowl place yellow cake pieces on the bottom then layer with half the chocolate pudding and half the marshmallow creme. Top with graham cracker pieces, Hershey’s chocolate pieces and mini marshmallows. Using a kitchen torch, lightly torch the marshmallows until lightly browned.
5. Repeat with second layer.

You may have extra cake left over which you can eat or freeze!

If you don’t have kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows, I suggest placing the marshmallows on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet and broiling them until toasted, then use them in your trifle.

Keep very careful watch because they will burn VERY quick and easily.

• Add crushed peanut butter cups
• Drizzle salted caramel on top of the toasted marshmallows
• Add crushed pretzel pieces for a little sweet and salty combo!
• Sprinkle crushed Oreo pieces.

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