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Delicious easy brownie trifle dessert with layers of brownie and cream

Easy Brownie Trifle

A delicious and easy dessert featuring layers of rich brownies, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 batch Brownies, homemade or store-bought, cooled and cubed You can use fudgy or cakey brownies depending on texture preference.
Pudding Layer
  • 1 package Instant chocolate pudding mix (~3.9 ounces) Follow package directions for preparation.
  • 2 cups Cold milk Follow the pudding package directions.
Whipped Topping
  • 8-16 oz Whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream Amount depends on how fluffy you want the layers.
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Chocolate shavings
  • to taste Cocoa powder
  • to taste Colorful sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake brownies according to your recipe or unwrap store-bought brownies. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Cut the cooled brownies into bite-sized chunks so they layer easily.
  3. In a medium bowl, pour the cold milk into the instant pudding mix. Whisk briskly for 2 minutes, until smooth and slightly thickened. Let it sit for a few minutes to finish setting.
  4. If using whipped topping from a tub, fluff it with a rubber spatula. If you make stabilized whipped cream, ensure it holds soft peaks.
Assembly
  1. Place a single even layer of brownie pieces in the bottom of a clear trifle bowl or individual glasses.
  2. Spoon or pour a layer of chocolate pudding over the brownies, covering them evenly.
  3. Dollop or pipe a layer of whipped topping over the pudding. Smooth gently if desired.
  4. Repeat layers brownie, pudding, whipped topping until the bowl or glasses are filled. Finish with a whipped topping layer.
  5. Garnish with chocolate shavings, a light dusting of cocoa, or sprinkles for color.
Chilling
  1. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving so the pudding firms and the brownie soaks up a bit of creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Store the trifle covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. It’s best to eat it within 24 hours for optimal texture. Do not freeze an assembled trifle; instead, freeze leftover brownie chunks for up to 2 months.

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