Mousse trifle is a delicious dessert that’s popular for parties and gatherings for its layered and perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and airy textures.
The rich mousse, crumbly cookie base, and light whipped cream create a flavor harmony that’s hard to resist. But you can achieve and enjoy the dish at its best only if you can make it in the right way.
You may face challenges like uneven layers, melting cream, or runny ganache that can easily ruin the preparation. But don’t worry, leave this part to us.
We’re here with the easiest recipe for “3 ingredient mousse trifle.” We will walk you through each step and offer practical tips to ensure your mousse trifle looks as stunning as it tastes.
What Is Mousse Trifle?
Mousse trifle is a layered dessert that combines creamy mousse, crumbly cookie layers, and whipped cream for a perfect treat. You create it by alternating layers of crushed cookies, airy mousse ( chocolate or even fruit-flavored), and whipped cream in a serving glass.
Each layer adds its unique texture and flavor and gives you a delightful mix in every bite. The mousse’s rich, fluffy consistency pairs beautifully with the crunchiness of cookies and the lightness of whipped cream. Also, you can easily customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it a fun and versatile dessert you can whip up for any occasion.
How to Make Mousse Trifle
Here’s a quick “at a glance” section for you before we get into the details of how to make mousse trifle.
Start by crushing 5-6 chocolate cookies into fine crumbs to form the base. Next, whip up a smooth chocolate ganache by melting ½ cup of chocolate with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream. Then, beat 1 cup of chilled whipped cream until light and fluffy.
Mix the ganache into half of the whipped cream to create the chocolate mousse. Layer cookie crumbs, plain whipped cream, and chocolate mousse in serving glasses, repeating until full. Top it all off with extra crumbs, and your mousse trifle is ready to enjoy!
Mousse Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
- Chocolate cookies (Oreos or similar): 5-6 pieces
- Chocolate (for ganache): ½ cup
- Whipped cream (for ganache): 2 tablespoons
- Whipped cream (chilled): 1 cup
Stepwise Directions with Pictures
Prepare The Cookie Crumbs
- First of all, grab 5-6 pieces of chocolate cookies (like Oreos) and place them in a zip-lock bag.
- Now, use a rolling pin to crush the cookies into fine crumbs gently. This step will help create a crumbly base for the recipe. You should crush them evenly to get a texture like the picture below.
- Once the crumbs are ready, move them into a bowl and set it aside.
Let’s Make Chocolate Ganache
- This time, you’ll take another bowl and place ½ cup of chocolate in it.
- Add 2 tablespoons of whipped cream to the chocolate and microwave it for one minute.
- After one minute, the chocolate will melt. Stir it well with a spoon to break up any lumps. Lumps can cause an uneven texture. So do not rush take your time to mix until smooth.
- When the chocolate ganache is ready, set it aside and move on to the next step.
Get The Whipped Cream Ready
- Take a large bowl and pour one cup of chilled whipped cream in it.
- Beat the cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until it’s foamy and light. This gives the mousse its fluffy texture. Don’t overmix, or the cream may lose its structure.
- Once the soft cream is ready, separate half of it in another bowl and set it aside.
- Now, add chocolate ganache to the remaining cream and mix with a spatula.
- Beat the mixture one minute more or until the ganache gets mixed perfectly with the cream. You should achieve consistency, as shown in the picture below.
The Final Steps of Making Mousse Trifle
- This time, you need to fill a piping bag with the prepared mousse. To make this easier, place the piping bag inside a tall glass or cup and place the mousse with a spatula. This will help you fill the bag without making a mess.
- Repeat the step to fill another piping bag with whipped cream. Then, fold the top of the piping bag over to create a pointed tip.
- Cut a small opening at the tip of each piping bag. This will allow you to pipe the mousse onto the trifle layers. The size of the cut will control the thickness of the mousse.
- And it’s time to decorate the trifle. Spoon the cookie crumbs into the bottom of your serving glasses.
- Now, pipe a layer of whipped cream on the cookie crumbs in both glasses. Then, layer again with the chocolate-flavored whipped cream you’ve put in another piping bag.
- After that, add some more cookie crumbs on top of the whipped cream in both glasses.
- Repeat the process of layering whipped cream on top of the cookie crumbs like the previous steps. You’ll layer the plain whipped cream first and then top it with the chocolate-flavored whipped cream.
- To wrap up, cover the top with some more cookie crumbs in both glasses.
And we’re done! Enjoy the creamy and yummy mousse trifle with the delicious side dishes we will share with you in the next section.
Side Dishes You Can Try With Mousse Trifle
Fresh fruits such as cherries, blackberries, and raspberries are the first names that come to my mind when the question is about side dishes for mousse trifle. You can also sprinkle caramel sauce or candied nuts on the mousse. Pairing it with vanilla ice cream or crunchy biscotti can also make things better with mousse trifle.
Chef’s Tips
- Chill your serving glasses before placing the mousse trifle to help keep the layers firm and fresh.
- Try to use high-quality chocolate for the ganache. It will enhance the overall flavor of the dessert.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before mixing it into the whipped cream to prevent the cream from melting.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic sandwich bag with a small corner cut-off as a quick substitute.
- For added texture and flavor, you can layer in chopped nuts, fresh fruits, or mini chocolate chips between the mousse and whipped cream layers.
- If you prepare the dessert a few hours ahead and refrigerate it, it lets the layers set perfectly.