Description
A decadent Brownie Trifle featuring layers of rich homemade brownies, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, garnished with chocolate shavings. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to prepare ahead.
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: 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 your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and spray two 8-inch-square baking pans with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until well blended. Fold in 2/3 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake Brownies: Bake the brownies for 10 minutes, then carefully sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate morsels on top of the batter. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into small squares.
- 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 2 to 5 minutes until the pudding sets. Refrigerate the pudding until ready to assemble the trifle.
- Whip Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk or beat with a stand or electric mixer until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Keep refrigerated until assembly.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large dessert bowl, create layers starting with brownies, then a layer of whipped cream, followed by a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat the layers once more, then finish with a final layer of whipped cream on top. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or cover and store the trifle in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This dessert can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Notes
- You can make individual trifles by layering in small glasses or bowls for a personalized touch.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated to enhance flavors and save time on the day of serving.
- For different flavor variations, consider substituting chocolate pudding with vanilla or butterscotch pudding.
- If you prefer a lighter dessert, use reduced-fat ingredients or low-fat pudding options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
