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)

Butterfinger Crunch Mastery 🍫
Freeze the Butterfinger and Nutty Buddy bars for 15 minutes before crushing to get perfect, uniform crumbs without turning them into dust.
Layering Perfection Technique 🍰
Use a clear glass trifle dish to create stunning visual layers, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed and visible from the sides.
Whipped Topping Pro Trick 🥄
Gently fold whipped topping in a figure-eight motion to maintain its light, airy texture and prevent deflating the cream.
Pudding Consistency Hack 🥣
Chill the instant chocolate pudding for 10 minutes before assembling to achieve a firmer, more stable layer that won't bleed into other ingredients.
Make-Ahead Magic 🕰️
Assemble the trifle 4-6 hours before serving and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and develop a more cohesive taste profile.