Chocolate Mint Dessert Trifle with Oreos
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This Chocolate Mint Dessert has layers of pudding, mint Oreos, Andes mint candies, and homemade whipped cream. It’s so easy to make and assemble, and you can scale up the recipe for parties and potlucks too. The delightful contrast of textures and flavors in this mint Oreo dessert makes a stunning treat for any occasion!
Chocolate Mint Dessert
I always seem to forget about trifles when I need to throw together a quick but impressive dessert!
Layered cakes and frosted bars are usually the first ideas to pop in my brain, but I don’t always have the time or energy for all that.
Instead, this chocolate mint trifle recipe calls for just a handful of ingredients and is so easy to assemble.
Creamy pudding and whipped cream are the perfect contrast for the crunchy Oreo cookies and melt in your mouth Andes mints.
You are going to love this decadent and refreshing chocolate mint dessert!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Chocolate Pudding – Grab a package of Instant (no cook) pudding and plenty of cold milk. It will thicken as you mix it, then finish setting in the refrigerator.
You’ll need to use regular dairy milk for this recipe as well. Plant-based milk doesn’t interact with the pudding the same way, and it likely won’t set.
Or, replace the pudding with a hot fudge layer instead! - Mint Oreo Cookies – Add a deliciously crunchy layer and extra minty flavor. If you can’t get your hands on them, regular Oreos are just fine.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – The base of homemade whipped cream! Keep it in the refrigerator until right before you start whipping for best results.
- Powdered Sugar – Adds a touch of sweetness to the whipped cream and helps to stabilize it so it doesn’t deflate as quickly.
- Mint Extract – Be sure to use pure mint extract, not peppermint, or your mint chocolate dessert will taste more like toothpaste than a refreshing sweet treat.
Or, make a simple syrup with fresh mint leaves and use that instead — find instructions for that down below! - Green Food Coloring – I’m partial to gel color myself, but liquid drops work just fine.
Add the color towards the end of whipping, or fold it in gently afterward so you don’t deflate the whipped cream. - Andes Mint Candies – If you don’t feel like unwrapping and chopping up individual candies, look for Andes mint baking chips. They’re essentially the same thing!
Tips and Tricks to Make a Layered Mint Oreo Dessert
- Have everything prepped and ready to go.
Set each ingredient out on the counter, assembly line style, with your trifle dishes in front of you.
Then, all you have to do is spoon a little bit of each thing into the glass!
You can even get the kids involved since it doesn’t require too much finesse to put these together.
- The colder, the better when it comes to whipped cream!
Use a metal bowl if you can, and pop it and the whisk attachment into the freezer for 5-10 minutes beforehand.
This will help the cream whip up even faster and keep it from softening or weeping as it sits.
- Need a time-saving shortcut?
Assemble this chocolate mint dessert using pudding cups and Cool Whip instead.
Give the pudding a quick stir to loosen it up — even better if you can empty the cups into a larger bowl first — and be sure to stir the mint extract and food coloring into the whipped topping.
Prep Ahead
- Make and chill pudding and whipped cream
- Chop cookies and mint candies
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- Mixing Bowls – I like to have a variety of sizes on hand, and this set has them all.
- Electric Hand Mixer – I’ve had this one in my kitchen forever, and it still works beautifully.
- Individual Trifle Dishes – Such a fun way to present everyone with their own serving of Andes mint trifle! Mason jars and wine glasses will also work in a pinch.
Decorating Ideas
Instead of spooning the whipped topping onto each chocolate mint trifle, use a piping bag! You’re welcome to use a piping tip as well, though the shape doesn’t hold as well with whipped cream.
And if you don’t have a piping bag, simply make one with a large Ziploc baggie — fill, seal, and snip off a bottom corner.
I like to sprinkle extra crushed Oreos or mint candies on top, and mini Oreos are such a cute topping too. To make this mint chocolate dessert even more festive, add some sprinkles!
Storing Leftover Chocolate Mint Trifle
For best results, keep these desserts in the refrigerator and serve within a day. This way, the cookies don’t get soggy.
You could also prep the different Andes mint trifle components up to a few days in advance and assemble just before serving.
Place the mints and chocolate mint cookies in separate storage bags or containers, and store the mints in the fridge so they don’t melt.
The pudding and whipped cream should last up to 3 days in the refrigerator in covered containers. However, you may need to mix the whipped cream again for a few minutes to fluff it back up.
Mint Chocolate Dessert FAQ
Sure! You’ll need more cookies and mints to get a good layer, but this is a great option for when you need more servings or if you want to take this chocolate mint dessert to a potluck.
Another option is to use plastic disposable cups — the short, clear kind used for cocktails. This way, you still get the individual servings without needing to invest in glassware.
Nestle them into a large serving tray with ice and cover with plastic. This will keep each mint Oreo dessert stead and chilled for easy transport!
You can easily reduce the amount of extract if you’re sensitive to the flavor.
Or, make a simple syrup with fresh mint leaves as follows:
1. Loosely chop the mint and add to a saucepan with equal parts sugar and water.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer until all of the sugar is dissolved. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
3. Once it thickens slightly, remove from heat and pour through a strainer.
4. Then, refrigerate until cold before adding to the whipped cream to taste.
Enjoy!
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Chocolate Mint Dessert Trifle with Oreos
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo Mint Cookies, chopped
- 3.9 ounce package Instant no cook JELL-O Chocolate Fudge Pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
- Optional: 8 drops green food coloring
- 20 Andes Mints, chopped
Instructions
- Beat pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk with an electric mixer (or whisk) for about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Whip heavy cream using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment until you can see light tracks from the mixer. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip. Add mint and coloring. Mix until whipped cream can hold a peak. (Lift mixer up and there is a tip of cream on the mixer). Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Chop Oreos and Andes mints. Set aside.
- Assemble: Add 1/4 of Oreos to the bottom of each trifle dish. Spoon 1/4 of pudding directly on top of Oreos. Reserve a tablespoon of chopped mints. Add ¼ of remaining mints to trifle, directly on top of pudding. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with reserved mints.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published March 2013, updated and republished February 2025
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I love those little trifle dishes! Where did you find them? (Oh, and those look incredibly yummy!)
Thanks Christine. I am pretty sure we picked them up at Walmart a few years ago. Hope that helps. Thanks for coming by.
This looks & sounds delicious! 3 of my favorite ingredients in one – I am in love 🙂
Oh yum, your trifle looks divine!
The recipe calls for two cups of milk but it says to add three cups of milk to the pudding mix. Typo?
Whoops! Thanks Momma Ninja. I fixed it. Enjoy!
The recipe is great but if u don't like a lot of extract you should drop to .5tsp 🙂
If u don't like a lot of extract u should use .5tsp:)
I want all of them. All. Of. Them. 😛
I tried the chocolate mint trifle and instead of using trifle dishes I used a 9×13 and added a little more of oreos, mints, and it was the rave of the day at work, and serves more people. Thanks for a very wonderful desert!!
That sounds awesome! I love that idea. So happy it was a hit. Keep us posted on what your cooking. 🙂
Mint and Chocolate is so tasty together! Love this easy dessert! Pinned 🙂
Can I replace the "1 (3.9 oz) package JELL-O Chocolate Fudge Pudding" with something else, like another chocolate fudge mix?
Sure, you could even use hot fudge for that layer. Enjoy!
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This recipe looks delicious! I am going to double it and repeat the layers in a large trifle dish to take to a Christmas party.
I have 3 questions about the recipe:
1- Is it okay to use 2% milk instead of whole milk in the chocolate pudding?
2- Can you add the mint extract and green food coloring to Cool Whip instead of making the whipped cream?
3- What is the best way to chop the Oreo cookies and Andes mints?
Thanks!
B
Oh my gosh we need this in our lives. You know how much we love mint!!
Bellissima! Chocolate with mint is one of my favorite flavors, too. Thanks for this! 😀
To bad we do not have Oreo mint in my country I love to try this one 🙁
These are such good dessert cups for large family gatherings.