This layered dessert, inspired by an English classic, is a medley of cookies, fresh fruit and a creamy, custard-like filling.

Chocolate Chip Trifle

1 (18-ounce) package NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
2 cups milk
2 (3.4-ounce) package vanilla or chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 (12-ounce) containers frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1 1/2 quarts sliced fresh strawberries or raspberries

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut cookie dough in half lengthwise and then in half again lengthwise, for a total of 4 pieces. Cut cookie dough into 2 1/2-inch logs, ending with 16. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Beat milk and pudding mix in large bowl until blended. Fold whipped topping into mixture. Crumble 6 cookies. Sprinkle 3/4 of crumbled cookies on bottom of a deep 10-inch glass serving dish. Top with 1/3 of pudding mixture. Place strawberries over pudding. Stand remaining 10 cookies, face side out, along the inside of dish. Place remaining pudding mixture over strawberries. Top with remaining crushed cookies. Cover; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional fruit, if desired.

Makes 12 servings.

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 9 mins
Cooling Time: 4 hrs refrigerating

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 440 Calories from Fat: 200 Total Fat: 22 g Saturated Fat: 17 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium: 380 mg Carbohydrates: 59 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Sugars: 46 g Protein: 3 g

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