Ice Cream Sundae Trifle
An ice cream sundae trifle is a layered dessert that combines ice cream, cake or cookies, sauces, whipped cream, and toppings into a stunning, party-ready dish. It’s customizable, indulgent, and sure to impress guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2–3 quarts ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or your favorites)
- 4 cups pound cake, brownies, or cookies, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup caramel or strawberry sauce
- 3 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries or fresh cherries
- 1/2 cup sprinkles, nuts, or crushed candies for garnish
Instructions
- Cut cake, brownies, or cookies into cubes.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, add a layer of cake at the bottom.
- Spread a layer of softened ice cream over the cake.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup, caramel, or strawberry sauce.
- Add a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles, or candy.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full, ending with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with cherries, sprinkles, or extra sauce before serving.
Notes
Freeze the bowl for 15 minutes before assembling to help prevent quick melting.Work quickly with ice cream to keep layers intact.Make mini trifles in glasses or mason jars for individual portions.Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 days, letting them soften at room temp before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 1/12 of trifle)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/ice-cream-sundae-trifle/
