Death By Chocolate Trifle With Dan Pelosi Of GrossyPelosi

Today’s guest is Dan Pelosi, a recipe developer, bestselling cookbook author, New York Times contributor, designer, and the beloved creator behind Grossy Pelosi. His latest book, “Let’s Party,” features more than 100 recipes organized into themed dinner parties with menus for every season and occasion, plus tips and tricks for becoming the best host you can be. Dan joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his early food memories, making “yuck cakes” with his grandpa, growing up in a family that prioritized food above all else, and the Italian American basement kitchen where his love of cooking was born. He also shares stories about catering his sister’s sleepovers as a kid, the secret ingredient in his mom’s carrot cake, and how he pivoted from a career in design to food.  Dan also walks Jessie through his Death by Chocolate recipe for New York Times Cooking. It’s a trifle-like dessert layered with chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and a crunchy topping of crumbled Oreos or chopped toffee candy bars. Dan shares the funny story behind the dessert, why he loves a cornstarch-set pudding, and why it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for Father’s Day and any summer barbecue. Click here for Dan’s Death by Chocolate recipe on New York Times Cooking. Subscribe to our Substack for more baking news and recipes. Click here to pre-order The Game Changers Issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Visit cherrybombe.com for magazine subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Dan: Instagram, "Let's Party" cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook