Snickers Trifle

I’m still on this smooth/creamy texture kick. Apparently the soup and mousse I made were just so good, my brain wanted more. I made this on a whim last night because I couldn’t sleep without giving in to my cravings. (and sweet tooth)

3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 king size Snickers bar, chopped

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks. Stir in the vanilla, salt and cornstarch. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, cook 2 cups of the heavy cream and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Gradually whisk about a cup of the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Pour back into saucepan and continue to cook over medium-high heat until pudding comes to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, whisking constantly until pudding becomes thick, about 3 minutes. Pour pudding into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill until set.

In a medium bowl, beat the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream and sugar together with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, gently fold together 1 cup of the whipped cream and 1 1/2 cups of the pudding. Set aside.

Using a trifle dish or similar, place a few pieces of the Snickers bar on the bottom. Add the chocolate pudding. Add another layer of Snickers, then top with the chocolate/whipped cream mixture. End with the remaining whipped cream and Snicker pieces.

Yields about 4 servings.