Description
Heaven in a Bowl is a delightful dessert that layers chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and fresh fruits, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared chocolate cake, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups sliced bananas
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Chocolate shavings, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking the pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a large trifle bowl or deep glass bowl, place a layer of chocolate cake cubes.
- Spread a layer of chocolate pudding over the cake.
- Add a layer of strawberries and bananas.
- Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over the fruit, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream mixture.
- Top with chocolate shavings, extra fruit, and a few chopped nuts.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh fruits.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to substitute fruits based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg