Name: Butterfinger Dessert Trifle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound cake; 1 instant chocolate pudding; 2 twin packs of Nutty Buddy bars; 8 ounces whipped topping; 12 fun size Butterfingers

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Butterfinger Dessert Trifle

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Ingredients

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Butterfinger Dessert Trifle

1 pound cake

1 instant chocolate puddingprepared according to package directions

2 twin packs of Nutty Buddy bars

8 ounces whipped topping

12 fun size Butterfingers

Instructions

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Instructions

Cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Layer half of them in the bottom of your trifle bowl.

Cover the pound cake cubes with half of the chocolate pudding.

Cut the Nutty Buddy bars into 1-inch pieces and arrange them around the inside rim of the trifle bowl.

Top with half of the whipped topping.

Crush the Butterfingers inside a gallon plastic bag. Add half of the crushed Butterfinger on top of the whipped topping.

Repeat this with the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crush Butterfingers at the Last Moment 🍫
Crush the Butterfinger bars just before assembling to maintain their crispy texture and prevent them from becoming soggy in the pudding layers.
Cube Your Pound Cake Properly 📦
Cut pound cake into ¾-inch cubes rather than crumbling to create distinct, structurally sound layers that won't compress under the weight of the pudding and toppings.
Make Pudding Ahead for Best Texture 🕐
Prepare the chocolate pudding 30 minutes before assembly so it reaches the ideal consistency—thick enough to support layers without being runny.
Chill Between Layers for Definition 🧊
Refrigerate the trifle for 15 minutes between adding major layers to prevent flavors from muddying together and to maintain clear, visually appealing striations.
Reserve Toppings for Final Moment ✨
Hold back the crushed Butterfingers and Nutty Buddy pieces until just before serving to preserve their crunch and prevent flavor dilution from moisture absorption.