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Chocolate
Orange Strawberry Trifle
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
light and elegant trifle layered with
chocolate-orange sauce, strawberries, whipped cream,
and cake. This no-bake dessert is perfect for
Valentine’s Day and great for teaching kids about
layering and presentation.
- Category:
Dessert
- No Bake
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 25 minutes | Chill:
1–2 hours | Yield: 4–6
servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup semisweet
chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy whipping
cream
- 2 tablespoons orange
juice
- 1 cup whipped cream
or whipped topping
- 2 cups fresh
strawberries, sliced
- 1–2 cups cubed pound
cake or sponge cake
- Optional: orange
zest, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Make the Chocolate Sauce:
Heat chocolate chips and cream on low, stirring
constantly until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in
orange juice, and cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Layers: Slice
strawberries, cube cake, and prepare whipped
topping.
- Build the Trifle: In a large
glass bowl or individual cups, layer cake cubes,
strawberries, a drizzle of chocolate-orange sauce,
and a swirl of whipped cream.
- Repeat layers once or twice depending on
container size.
- Finish: Top with extra
chocolate sauce, berries, orange zest, or
chocolate curls.
- Chill 1–2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help layer ingredients and decorate the
top
- Use clear cups so kids can see each layer
- Great lesson in flavor pairing (chocolate +
orange)
Serving Ideas
- Serve in individual cups for parties
- Add heart-shaped strawberries for Valentine’s
Day
- Pair with whipped cream and fresh berries on top
Notes
Allow the chocolate sauce to cool before layering so
it doesn’t melt the whipped cream.
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