Ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix: 1 box
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup
- Green food coloring: 10-15 drops
- Black food coloring: 5-8 drops
- Cool Whip: 8 ounces, thawed
- Chocolate pudding mix: 3.4 ounce box
- Milk: 2 cups
Instructions
- Step 1: Bake the chocolate cake according to box directions. Let cool completely, then crumble into small pieces.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Step 3: Divide the cream cheese mixture in half. Add green food coloring to one half and black food coloring to the other, mixing well until you achieve desired shades of "Beetlejuice" green and black (or grey).
- Step 4: Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions using 2 cups of milk.
- Step 5: Assemble the trifles in small clear cups or glasses. Layer crumbled chocolate cake, green cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding, black cream cheese mixture, and Cool Whip. Repeat layers as desired.
- Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Store leftover trifles in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to prevent the Cool Whip from deflating.
- These mini trifles are best served chilled, straight from the fridge for a refreshing treat.
- Don't overmix the cream cheese mixtures after adding the food coloring, or they may become runny.
- For a spookier look, sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top of the Cool Whip just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American