Cookie Butter Trifle
Cookie Butter Trifle (No-Bake, Creamy & Layered Dessert)
This cookie butter trifle is a rich, no-bake dessert layered with creamy cookie butter cheesecake filling, vanilla pudding, soft pound cake, and crushed Biscoff cookies. Every spoonful is smooth, sweet, and packed with warm cookie butter flavor and soft cake layers.
Perfect for holidays, parties, or make-ahead entertaining, this trifle is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No baking required
- Easy layered dessert
- Creamy + cake + crunch texture
- Perfect make-ahead party dessert
- Rich cookie butter flavor in every bite
Ingredients
Cookie Butter Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Biscoff cookie butter
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Layers
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding (prepared)
- 1 pound cake, cut into cubes
- 1 cup Biscoff cookies, crushed
- Extra Biscoff cookies for topping
Instructions
1. Make Cookie Butter Cheesecake Layer
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add cookie butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy. Set aside.
2. Prepare Pudding
Make vanilla pudding according to package instructions and chill until slightly thickened.
3. Assemble Trifle
In a large trifle dish, layer ingredients in this order:
- Pound cake cubes
- Cookie butter cheesecake mixture
- Vanilla pudding
- Crushed Biscoff cookies
Repeat layers until dish is full.
4. Top Layer
Finish with whipped cookie butter mixture and a generous sprinkle of crushed Biscoff cookies.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 2–4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes – 4 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 10–12
Tips for Best Results
- Let pudding thicken slightly before layering
- Use day-old pound cake for better structure
- Chill fully for clean layers and best flavor
- Crush cookies right before assembling for crunch
Variations
- Add caramel drizzle between layers
- Use chocolate pudding for a richer version
- Swap pound cake for brownies
- Add extra cookie butter drizzle on top
Jennie’s Thoughts
This is one of those desserts that just looks impressive the second you layer it in a trifle dish. It’s creamy, soft, and crunchy all at the same time, and the cookie butter flavor runs through every layer without being overpowering.
It’s the kind of recipe that’s perfect for holidays or gatherings because you can make it ahead of time and it actually gets better as it chills. Every spoonful feels like a mix of cheesecake, pudding, and cake all together.
Storage
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Best served chilled
- Do not freeze (texture will change)
This cookie butter trifle is a rich, no-bake dessert that combines creamy layers, soft cake, and crunchy cookies into one impressive dish. Easy to assemble and perfect for entertaining, it’s a guaranteed crowd favorite for any occasion.
