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Perfect to pack for a picnic or to go to the beach, these cool, no-bake cappuccino trifles are layered with buttery shortbread and vanilla cappuccino mousse for a delicious summer treat.
Are you ready for some quick and easy no bake cappuccino trifles that you can pack in the cooler this summer? There are layers of buttery shortbread and a french vanilla cappuccino mousse packed in a cute little jar. If you’re a cappuccino lover, these are a must try! Thanks to Hills Bros. Cappuccino for sponsoring this post.
Summer is here and you can never have enough no bake recipes. Instead of spending your time baking, you can now spend your time at the beach! Yessss! These trifles seriously only take about 10 minutes to put together and it makes four so you can share. Or don’t, I won’t judge. 
Just toss them in your cooler with a couple of ice packs and you have the perfect treat.
I used the french vanilla cappuccino from Hills Bros., but you can use any of their flavors. There are 6 other flavors and I already have this lined up to try with the english toffee flavor. The buttery, nutty flavor in the english toffee would taste amazing with the shortbread. By the way, I bought the shortbread because we’re going for no bake and quick.
I found some cute umbrellas to stick in my cappuccino trifles too. I’m telling you, I’m feeling that beach. Maybe it’s because I just came back from a week at the ocean. Okay, it’s definitely because I just came back from a week at the ocean in North Carolina. It was beautiful except for the fact that a few months ago my son had watched shark week and reminded us daily that sharks could be out there waiting for us. Talk about paranoia! We survived though. Wooohoo!
So the best part of buying the cappuccino mix for this recipe is when it cools down at night, you can have a warm cup of cappuccino. You can even do a frozen cappuccino if it doesn’t cool down. I’ll have to give it a try and if it works out, I’ll share the recipe with you. Deal? Deal!
As you’re planning your next beach trip, be sure to add this to your cooler and enter to win a supply of cappuccino and coffee for a year below!
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Cool Cappuccino Trifles
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Layers of creamy cappuccino mousse and crushed shortbread cookies create a delightful dessert. Perfect for a special occasion or a simple treat.
Ingredients
- 8 shortbread cookies (crushed)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) hot water
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Hills Bros. french vanilla cappuccino mix
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Crush shortbread cookies using a rolling pin or food processor.
- In a small bowl, stir together hot water and French vanilla cappuccino mix until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add the cappuccino mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until incorporated, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until incorporated.
- Transfer the cappuccino mousse to a large storage bag or disposable piping bag. Cut a corner off the bag.
- In four 1-cup jars, add 2 tablespoons of shortbread crumbs to each.
- Pipe the mousse on top of the shortbread crumbs, using firm pressure. Tap the jar gently to even the mousse.
- Repeat layers of shortbread crumbs and mousse, finishing with a layer of shortbread crumbs.
- Refrigerate or store in a cooler with an ice pack until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger cappuccino flavor, use 4 tablespoons of cappuccino mix.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, spoon the mousse into the jars.
- These trifles are best served chilled, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different flavor of Hills Bros. Cappuccino for the mousse?
Yes, you can use any flavor of Hills Bros. Cappuccino, such as English Toffee, to create a different taste profile for your mousse.
What type of shortbread should I use for the trifles?
You can use store-bought shortbread for convenience, but you can also make your own if you prefer a homemade touch.
How long does it take to assemble the Cool Cappuccino Trifles?
The entire assembly process takes about 10 minutes, making it a quick and easy summer treat.
