Ingredients
Scale
For the White Chocolate Mousse:
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided into Β½ cup for melting, Β½ cup for whipping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Compote:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
For the Whipped Cream Layer:
- 1 Β½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration:
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- Edible bronze or silver glitter β¨
- Fresh blueberries π«
- Crushed graham crackers or cookies (for texture)
Instructions
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Making the Blueberry Compote:
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Simmer until blueberries soften and release juices (5β7 minutes).
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened (1β2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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Preparing the White Chocolate Mousse:
- Melt white chocolate with Β½ cup heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip remaining Β½ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
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Whipping the Cream Layer:
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Set aside for layering.
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Assembling the Trifle:
- In a clear glass trifle dish, start with a layer of blueberry compote.
- Add a layer of white chocolate mousse, then whipped cream.
- Repeat until the dish is full, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream and decorative toppings.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 6 hours in advance and refrigerate.
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Alternative sweeteners: Swap sugar for stevia or honey for a different taste.
- Gluten-free version: Use gluten-free graham crackers or skip the cookie layer.
- Vegan option: Replace with dairy-free white chocolate, coconut cream, and plant-based whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Themed, Harry Potter Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian