Cold "Hot Chocolate" Trifle

Name: Cold "Hot Chocolate" Trifle
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole egg whites; ¼ cup sugar; 2½ ounces unsweetened chocolate; ¼ cup heavy cream; 6 whole chocolate mini meringue cookies; 4 tablespoons mini marshmallows

A decadent layered dessert that combines chocolate mousse, whipped cream, meringue cookies, and marshmallows to create a cold version of the classic hot chocolate experience. Perfect for a refreshing summer treat.

4 servings

2 hr 30 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 whole egg whites
•¼ cup sugar
•2½ ounces unsweetened chocolate
•¼ cup heavy cream
•6 whole chocolate mini meringue cookies
•4 tablespoons mini marshmallows

Cooking Instructions

1.
In a bowl, beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks of meringue form. In a microwave-safe bowl, nuke chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted; let cool slightly. Gently fold chocolate into meringue until just combined. Divide mousse evenly among four 5-ounces glasses. Rinse bowl; add cream and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Top mousse with whipped cream, crushed cookies and marshmallows. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24.
150 min