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    Published: May 5, 2020 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 12 Comments

    Oreo Trifle Recipe (Pavê de Biscoito)


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    Oreo Trifle to the rescue! It is the ultimate chocolate dessert – made with layers of Oreo cookies, homemade vanilla pudding, and also a rich chocolate pudding. As if it weren't enough, we added a creamy and fluffy layer of whipped cream. Is your mouth watering? Swoon-worthy! 

    Oreo trifle partially eaten

    This is my way of saying HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

    My gift comes in the form of a decadent Oreo trifle. It's refreshing, creamy, and super delish… truly the treat every foodie’s dreams should be made of.

    So make it and dig right in! You can thank me later. 

    Oreo Trifle Recipe

    Trifle is an English dessert dating from the late 1600's which consists of layers of sponge fingers (or ladyfingers) soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, custard, and fruit. But there are variations in which there is no fruit but instead there is a layer of chocolate, coffee or vanilla custard or cream. A good example is the Italian tiramisu, or the Brazilian pavê de biscoito (made of layers of cookies, homemade vanilla custard or pudding, chocolate pudding, and chantily cream).

    There are versions also made with sponge cake or pound cake soaked in either liquor or a non-alcoholic drink which are very common in the United States. Tipsy Laird is another example that is popular in Scotland.

    Jelly, an eighteenth-century version of trifle, has fruit and sponge cake soaked in liquor suspended in flavored jelly, and also a layer each of creamy yellow custard and white cream.

    But that is not all! There are some layered cakes moistened with alcohol, fruit juice, or a sweet syrup that are also variations of a trifle such as:

    • Creole trifle (also known as a Russian cake or a Russian Slab);
    • Tipsy cake from England although popular in the Southern United States;
    • Punschtorte from Germany and Austria;
    • Zuppa Inglese from Italy;
    • Cassata from Sicily, Italy
    • Crema de frutas from the Philippines; among others

     But one thing all of them have in common is the fact that they are served chilled.

    To see other trifle recipes, check out our desserts. They are just as rich as our Oreo trifle recipe.

     How to Make Oreo Trifle (Pavê de Biscoito)

    As we mentioned earlier, Brazil also has its own version of trifle. The difference is that it is commonly  features layers of cookies such as Maria and Maizena (instead of sponge cake) moistened in milk, vanilla custard/pudding, chocolate pudding, and a mixture of beaten egg whites with sweet whipped cream.

    Our version has 2 differences from the Brazilian classic trifle:

    1. It has Oreo cookies instead of the traditional Maria or Maizena cookies;
    2. It has a mixture of cream cheese beaten with sweet whipped cream instead of “chantily cream.” The reason why is because we piped the white cream and wanted it to keep its shape. Piped whipped cream won’t keep its shape over multiple days. If you don’t mind simply spreading yours to form a thin layer, then simply top your Oreo trifle with sweet whipped cream.

    4 image collage showing how to make Oreo trifle recipe

    But here is the recipe for Oreo trifle (pavê de Oreo):

    1. Prepare the vanilla custard or pudding: In a large stainless steel saucepan, whisk well the egg yolks until homogeneous. Add the cornstarch and pour in just enough milk to dissolve the cornstarch and obtain a mixture mostly without lumps. Whisk in the rest of the milk and the sweetened condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 30 minutes). Here is how you can know the custard is ready:  take the spoon you have been stirring it with and turn the back of the spoon to face you. Trace a path with your fingertip through the custard that is cleaving to the back of the spoon. If the custard is ready, it will remain set along the sides of the path you traced. Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Spread about 1 cup of the custard at the bottom of the pyrex or baking dish and reserve.
    2. Prepare the chocolate pudding: transfer half of the vanilla pudding or custard to a bowl. In a large cup, stir in cocoa powder with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until dissolved. Add to the half of the vanilla pudding in the saucepan and whisk well over low heat until the mixture is homogeneous and smooth (about 2-5 minutes). Reserve!
    3. Place 2 cups of milk into a medium bowl. Stir in about 2 tablespoons of sugar (or more if desired) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and then moisten the Oreo cookies one by one. SEE PIC. 1 As you moisten them on both sides and shake quickly to remove excess liquid, layer them on top of the spread vanilla custard. SEE PIC. 2 Make sure to form one single layer, not leaving much space in between the cookies.
    4. Pour and spread all the remaining vanilla custard on top of the layer of cookies. Then moisten more cookies, shake of excess liquid, and distribute on top to form a single layer.
    5. Pour all the chocolate custard on top and spread well. SEE PIC. 3 Let Oreo trifle set and mostly cool at room temperature. Then prepare the white cream.
    6. To prepare the white cream, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar at medium speed until homogeneous and smooth (about 1 minute) using an electric mixer. Add the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute). SEE PIC. 4 Pipe onto cool trife. If desired, sift just a little bit of cocoa powder on top. Alternatively, you may simply beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract at medium speed until obtaining a sweet whipped cream. Then spoon over the cool trifle and gently spread to form a single layer.
    7. Cover Oreo trifle with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy!

    Can you make Oreo trifle the night before?

    Yes! You can make this trifle at least one day in advance, let it cool, cover tightly, and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Making trifle ahead will allow the dessert to set and chill. You may also freeze for up to 1 month. But allow thawing at room temp for at least 30 minutes or enough to slice and serve.

    You can garnish/decorate for Easter, Mother's Day, the Fourth of July, etc.

    vanilla and chocolate trifle with Easter eggs on the side

    What can I use if I don't have a trifle bowl?

    If you don't have a trifle bowl, a pyrex, or a baking dish, you may use any deep container with tall sides such as a glass punch bowl. For individual servings, layer Oreo trifle in ramekins or mason jars.

    Other Chocolate Desserts:

    • No Bake Nutella Tart
    • Cookies and Cream Dutch Tart (Torta Holandesa)
    • Oreo Cookie Balls
    • Hot Chocolate Trifle
    • Keto Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate
    • Chocolate Cake Roll
    • Brigadeiro Recipe
    • Brigadeirao 
    • Triple Brigadeiro Cheesecake Tart 
    • Brigadeiro Cookies

    PIN & ENJOY!

    close up of half of trifle

     

    oreo trifle partially eaten
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    Oreo Trifle Recipe

    Oreo Trifle to the rescue! It is the ultimate chocolate dessert – made with layers of Oreo cookies, homemade vanilla pudding, and also a rich chocolate pudding. As if that weren't enough, we added a creamy and fluffy layer of whipped cream. Is your mouth watering? Swoon-worthy! 
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:Brazilian
    Keywords:dessert recipes, Oreo trifle, Oreo trifle recipe
    Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 people
    Calories465 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $0.85 per person

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • stovetop
    • electric mixer
    • 3-qt. pyrex or baking dish

    Ingredients

    For the Vanilla Pudding:

    • 4 egg yolks large
    • 4 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 3 ½ cups whole milk
    • 2 14 oz cans of sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the Chocolate Pudding:

    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 2-3 tablespoon water

    For the Oreo Cookie Layer:

    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 2 tablespoon sugar (or more if desired)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 42 Oreo cookies

    For the White Cream:

    • 12 oz cream cheese softened
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Prepare the vanilla custard or pudding: In a large stainless steel saucepan, whisk well the egg yolks until homogeneous. Add the cornstarch and pour in just enough milk to dissolve the cornstarch and obtain a mixture mostly without lumps. Whisk in the rest of the milk, and the sweetened condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 30 minutes). Here is how you can know the custard is ready:  take the spoon you have been stirring it with and turn the back of the spoon to face you. Trace a path with your fingertip through the custard that is cleaving to the back of the spoon-- if the custard is ready, it will remain set along the sides of the path you traced. Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Spread about 1 cup of the custard at the bottom of a 3-qt. pyrex or baking dish and reserve.
    • Prepare the chocolate pudding: transfer half of the vanilla pudding or custard to a bowl. In a large cup, stir in cocoa powder with water until dissolved. Add to the half of the vanilla pudding in the saucepan and whisk well over low heat until the mixture is homogeneous and smooth (about 2-5 minutes). Reserve!
    • Place 2 cups of milk into a medium bowl. Stir in about 2 tablespoons of sugar (or more if desired) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and then moisten the Oreo cookies one by one. SEE PIC. 1 As you moisten them on both sides and shake quickly to remove excess liquid, layer them on top of the spread vanilla custard. SEE PIC. 2 Make sure to form one single layer, not leaving much space in between the cookies.
    • Pour and spread all the remaining vanilla custard on top of the layer of cookies. Then moisten more cookies, shake off excess liquid, and distribute on top to form a single layer. Pour all the chocolate custard on top and spread well. SEE PIC. 3 Let Oreo trifle set and mostly cool at room temperature. Then prepare the white cream.
    • To prepare the white cream, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar at medium speed until homogeneous and smooth (about 1 minute) using an electric mixer. Add the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute). SEE PIC. 4 Pipe onto cool trifle. If desired, sift just a little bit of cocoa powder on top. Alternatively, you may skip the cream cheese and simply beat 2 cups of heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract at medium speed until obtaining a sweet whipped cream. Then spoon over the cool trifle and gently spread to form a single layer.
    • Cover Oreo trifle with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    Can you make Oreo trifle the night before?
    Yes! You can make this trifle at least one day in advance, let it cool, cover tightly, and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Making trifle ahead will allow the dessert to set and chill. You may also freeze for up to 1 month. But allow thawing at room temp for at least 30 minutes or enough to slice and serve.
    What can I use if I don't have a trifle bowl?
    If you don't have a trifle bowl, a pyrex, or a baking dish, you may use any deep container with tall sides such as a glass punch bowl. For individual servings, layer Oreo trifle in ramekins or mason jars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg

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    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    Comments

    1. Raymund says

      May 05, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this the chocolate lovers trifle, nice!
      See that you mentioned crema de fruta, love that dessert and I grew up with it

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 07, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        Do you have a recipe for it Raymund? I can place yours here. I would love to try it as well.

        Reply
    2. John / Kitchen Riffs says

      May 06, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Oreo cookies in trifle? Wow, wonderful idea! This looks excellent -- thanks.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 07, 2020 at 5:48 pm

        Thank you. All that I can say is I enjoyed every spoonful of it. Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      May 06, 2020 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      OMG! This really caught my eye. Pinning and trying for sure. This sounds deadly good!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 07, 2020 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks Abbe! I can guarantee this Oreo trifle is to die for. Creamy, decadent, and a real gift for the palate. Happy Mother's Day!

        Reply
    4. Little Cooking Tips says

      May 07, 2020 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      Trifle with Oreo cookies, such an amazing idea! And so decadent! We love it!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 07, 2020 at 5:05 pm

        Thank you a lot! A real gift for myself. It has been a while since I had eaten this dessert from Brazil.

        Reply
    5. Ghulam Mohyudin says

      May 09, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.

      Reply
    6. Himawan Sant says

      May 10, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      Wow, this is a new way to present oreo to look more attractive and have a better taste ... Thank you for the recipe for making it, friend. I will try to make it. Greetings from me in Indonesia

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 11, 2020 at 10:46 am

        Enjoy our oreo trifle. It is a must in summertime in Brazil.

        Reply
    7. Heidi | The Frugal Girls says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love how this uses real Oreo Cookies. Plus the chocolate is the perfect ingredient for any dessert!!

      Reply

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