Classic Brownie Trifle
A no-fuss, highly satisfying layered dessert combining fudgy brownies, creamy pudding, and airy whipped cream, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box brownie mix (plus the eggs, oil, and water called for on the package)
- 2 cups whipped cream (stabilized or store-bought)
- 1 cup chocolate pudding (ready-made instant or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Crushed brownies for layering
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Follow the brownie mix package directions to bake the brownies. Cool them completely on a wire rack.
- Break or crumble the cooled brownies into chunks and then roughly crush enough to make a thick bottom layer. Reserve some larger pieces for texture.
- Spoon half of the crushed brownies into the bottom of a trifle dish or large glass bowl and press gently to even them out.
- Spread half of the chocolate pudding over the brownie layer in an even layer.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pudding, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips evenly over the whipped cream.
- Repeat with the remaining crushed brownies, the remaining pudding, and the remaining whipped cream. Finish with the last of the chocolate chips.
- Top the trifle with chocolate shavings for a pretty finish.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the layers set and the flavors meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
You can swap vanilla pudding for a lighter contrast, or use whipped topping if you need a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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