No-Bake Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Trifle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

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A layered dessert combining tangy strawberries, rich chocolate, and light whipped cream in a glass bowl, perfect for summer gatherings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsweetened cocoa powder, melted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups chopped strawberries
1 1/2 cups whipped cream
1 cup (sliced) fresh strawberries
1 tbsp gelatin (flavor of choice)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, and butter in a bowl until moist. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups heavy cream with 1/4 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 cup sliced strawberries and gelatin.
Step 3: Layer cooled crust with half the whipped cream mixture, then top with chopped strawberries. Finish with remaining whipped cream and a drizzle of melted chocolate. Chill for 4 hours before serving.