Description
A rich and indulgent Brownie Trifle layered with fudgy brownies, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, garnished with chocolate shavings. Perfect for any special occasion or a decadent dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 2 packages NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Brownies & More Chocolate Baking Mix with Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels (divided as 2/3 cup and 1/3 cup)
Chocolate Pudding
- 2 3.9-ounce packages instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
Whipped Cream
- 4 cups heavy cream, very cold
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Brownies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 8-inch square baking pans with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water, stirring until well blended. Stir in 2/3 cup of the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and carefully sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate morsels on top of the batter. Return to the oven and bake an additional 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
- Make Chocolate Pudding: Pour 4 cups of cold milk into a large bowl. Add the instant chocolate fudge pudding mix and whisk or beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until the pudding sets. Refrigerate until ready to assemble the trifle.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a stand mixer or electric whisk, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form. Reserve for assembling.
- Assemble the Trifle: Cut the cooled brownies into small squares. In a large dessert bowl, layer brownies evenly on the bottom, followed by a layer of whipped cream, then a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat layering once more, finishing off with a final layer of whipped cream. Garnish the top with chocolate shavings.
- Serve or Store: Serve the trifle immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. It can be prepared a day ahead for convenience.
Notes
- This dessert can be adapted to different bowl sizes and portioned into individual servings for parties or gatherings by layering evenly in smaller containers.
- The trifle can be prepared up to one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with whipped topping, though texture will vary slightly.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before layering to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
