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Ferrero Rocher Trifle

A decadent layered dessert featuring chocolate cake, Nutella cream, whipped cream, and Ferrero Rocher chocolates — the ultimate chocolate-hazelnut indulgence.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chocolate sponge cake or loaf cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese or softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 Ferrero Rocher chocolates chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
  • extra whipped cream for topping

Equipment

  • Trifle dish or glass bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cut the chocolate sponge cake into cubes and set aside.
  2. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
  3. Beat mascarpone, Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold whipped cream into Nutella mixture to make a mousse.
  5. Layer cake cubes, Nutella mousse, chopped Ferrero Rocher, whipped cream, and hazelnuts in a trifle dish.
  6. Repeat layers and finish with whipped cream.
  7. Garnish with whole Ferrero Rocher, cocoa powder, and hazelnuts.
  8. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Make ahead up to 24 hours. Garnish with chocolates and nuts just before serving to keep crisp.