The Perfect Peppermint Crisp Trifle

The Perfect Peppermint Crisp Trifle

Facing a dessert dilemma? If you love South African classics like a trifle or peppermint crisp tart - you’ll certainly appreciate our Perfect Peppermint Crisp Trifle! With indulgent layers of chocolate sponge, caramel, biscuit crumbs, cream, and that iconic peppermint crisp crunch, you can now enjoy the best of both worlds in one decadent dessert. Whether you’re serving it at a fancy dinner or a casual get-together, your guests are sure to love every spoonful.

Ingredients

• 250g Chocolate Sponge Cake, cubed

• 160g Milk or Dark Chocolate

• 1 can Dessert and Cooking Cream

• 1 can (360g) Caramel Treat, Mint flavoured

• 80g Peppermint Crisp, crumbled

• 1 packet Coconut Biscuits, crumbled

• 250ml Fresh Cream, whipped

• Fresh Mint Leaves

Method

1. Arrange the sponge cake in the base of a trifle dish.

2. Melt the chocolate in a bowl, over a pan of barely simmering water and stir in the half can of dessert and cooking cream.

3. Spoon this mixture over the sponge pieces.

4. Whisk the caramel treat and the remaining half can of dessert and cooking cream until well combined.

5. Fold in the peppermint crisp and biscuits crumbs.

6. Spoon over the chocolate base.

7. Cover and chill until required.

8. Just before serving whip the cream and spoon onto the trifle.

9. Garnish the trifle with the peppermint crisp, biscuit crumbs and some fresh mint leaves.

Pro-tip:

• Instead of making one big trifle, try individual glasses!