Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Trifle in Glass Jar
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring velvety chocolate mousse, fresh strawberries, and fluffy chocolate cake, served charmingly in glass jars. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Store-bought or homemade chocolate cake or brownies, cut into small ½-inch (1.3 cm) cubes
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar or honey to macerate strawberries
- Optional toppings: fresh mint leaves, grated dark chocolate or chocolate shavings, whipped cream
Instructions
- Chop 6 oz (170 g) of dark chocolate into small pieces. Melt gently over a double boiler or in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between intervals. Let cool slightly but not harden (about 5 minutes).
- In a chilled bowl, whip 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons (15 g) of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining cream gently until fully combined and smooth.
- Slice 1 cup (150 g) of fresh strawberries. If they aren’t super sweet, toss them with a teaspoon of sugar or honey and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Cut chocolate cake or brownies into small ½-inch (1.3 cm) cubes.
- Assemble the trifle in glass jars starting with a layer of cake cubes (about ¼ cup or 30 g), then a layer of chocolate mousse (about ¼ cup or 60 ml), followed by a layer of sliced strawberries (around 3-4 berries per jar). Repeat layers once more or until jars are nearly full, ending with mousse on top.
- Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle chocolate shavings, and add a fresh mint leaf.
Notes
Use a light hand when folding the mousse to keep it airy. Drain excess juice from strawberries to prevent soggy cake. Letting the trifle chill overnight enhances flavor melding and mousse setting. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free dark chocolate. For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate cake or brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 8 oz (240 ml) gl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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