Epic Ferrero Rocher Trifle: A Showstopping Dessert

If you’re searching for a dessert that will wow your guests, look no further than the Epic Ferrero Rocher Trifle. This towering masterpiece is a decadent celebration of chocolate, hazelnuts, and cream, layered beautifully in a glass bowl so every spoonful feels luxurious.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at:

• Holiday gatherings 🎄
• Dinner parties 🍷
• Weddings or anniversaries 💍
• Special birthdays 🎂

Each bite is a perfect blend of fudgy chocolate cake, Nutella whipped cream, silky pudding, crunchy hazelnuts, and the star of the show—Ferrero Rochers.

Ingredients

• 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade, cut into cubes)
• 2 cups chocolate pudding (instant or homemade)
• 2 cups heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)
• 1 cup Nutella (hazelnut spread)
• 16–20 Ferrero Rocher chocolates (whole and crushed)
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Cake Base
   Bake (or buy) a chocolate cake and cut into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
2. Make Nutella Whipped Cream
   In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in Nutella to create a light, chocolate-hazelnut cream.
3. Layer the Trifle
   In a large trifle bowl, begin with a layer of chocolate cake cubes. Add a layer of chocolate pudding, followed by Nutella whipped cream.
4. Add Ferrero Rochers
   Scatter crushed Ferrero Rochers and chopped hazelnuts over the cream layer.
5. Repeat Layers
   Continue layering cake, pudding, cream, and chocolates until the bowl is full. Ensure visible, clean layers for presentation.
6. Top It Off
   Finish with a final swirl of whipped cream, whole Ferrero Rochers, chocolate curls, and extra hazelnuts on top.
7. Chill & Serve
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld. Scoop into dessert glasses for serving.

Why This Recipe Works

• Elegant Presentation: The layered glass bowl makes it a centerpiece.
• Flavor Explosion: Combines rich chocolate, creamy Nutella, and crunchy hazelnuts.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Best when chilled, so you can prepare in advance.
• Scalable: Works for small family dinners or large festive gatherings.

Tips & Variations

• Add a splash of hazelnut liqueur to the pudding for an adult twist.
• Substitute chocolate mousse for pudding if you want a lighter version.
• Make mini trifles in mason jars for individual servings.
• Use leftover brownies instead of cake for extra fudginess.

Epic Ferrero Rocher Trifle

A decadent layered dessert featuring chocolate cake, Nutella cream, pudding, and Ferrero Rochers for a showstopping centerpiece.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Holiday, International

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 chocolate cake cut into cubes
• 2 cups chocolate pudding instant or homemade
• 2 cups heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
• 1 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
• 16-20 Ferrero Rocher chocolates whole and crushed
• 0.5 cup toasted hazelnuts chopped
• 0.25 cup chocolate shavings or curls for garnish

Equipment

• Trifle bowl
• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Cut chocolate cake into bite-sized cubes.
2. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold in Nutella for whipped Nutella cream.
3. In a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes, chocolate pudding, and Nutella cream.
4. Scatter crushed Ferrero Rochers and chopped hazelnuts over the cream.
5. Repeat layers until bowl is full.
6. Top with whipped cream, whole Ferrero Rochers, chocolate curls, and hazelnuts.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Can be prepared 1 day in advance. Store in refrigerator and consume within 3 days.