"Any kind of cookie works as a layer in this decadent and super-chocolaty trifle from Washington, DC, pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac. Slideshow: More Beautiful Desserts..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 cups whole milk
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 large eggs
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6 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cups heavy cream, chilled
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1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of kosher salt
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4 cups coarsely chopped crunchy cookies, such as Oreos, Thin Mints, shortbread, biscotti, Nutter Butters, Samoas