Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Trifle Cups
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh strawberries, vanilla bean ice cream, crushed cookies, and whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion and a crowd-pleaser with a delightful balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 12–15 chocolate-covered strawberries (preferably dark chocolate)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream
- 6–8 chocolate chip cookies, crushed
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the fresh strawberries into thin pieces (about 1/4-inch thick). Roughly chop the chocolate-covered strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chocolate chip cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan until you have coarse crumbs with some chunks.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced fresh strawberries with the crushed cookies.
- Layer the trifle cups starting with about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of vanilla bean ice cream at the bottom, followed by a layer of the fresh strawberry-cookie mix, then a layer of chopped chocolate-covered strawberries. Repeat the layers once more, ending with a scoop of ice cream on top.
- Top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings or curls on top. Chill the cups in the fridge for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use cold ice cream to keep layers distinct and prevent melting. If chocolate-covered strawberries are frozen, thaw slightly before chopping. Chill assembled cups for 10-15 minutes before serving to meld flavors. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute with non-dairy ice cream and whipped cream, and use gluten-free or nut-based cookie alternatives. Assemble just before serving to keep cookies crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 18
- Protein: 4
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