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Decadent Brownie Trifle with layers of brownies, cream, and chocolate sauce

Brownie Trifle

A showy dessert made with layers of chewy brownies, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Party, Potluck
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 batch batch of brownies, baked and completely cooled (homemade or store-bought) Fudgy brownies hold up best; cake-style brownies will also work.
Pudding Layer
  • 2 cups chocolate pudding (instant mix or homemade pudding thickened with cornstarch) Use a richer recipe or whipped pudding for extra silkiness.
Whipped Cream Layer
  • 2 cups whipped cream (freshly whipped heavy cream or a stabilized whipped topping) Stabilize whipped cream with a tablespoon of powdered sugar plus 1 teaspoon instant pudding powder, or fold in a little mascarpone for structure.
Garnish
  • to taste chocolate shavings or sprinkles Use a vegetable peeler on a chocolate bar for elegant curls.

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Cut the cooled brownies into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are roughly the same size for even layers.
  2. Place half of the brownie pieces in the bottom of a trifle dish or a large glass bowl in a single even layer.
  3. Spoon half of the chocolate pudding over the brownies, spreading gently to avoid displacing the pieces.
  4. Spread half of the whipped cream on top of the pudding in an even layer, smoothing it with an offset spatula if available.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining brownie pieces, pudding, and whipped cream.
  6. Finish the trifle with chocolate shavings or sprinkles on top.
  7. Cover the trifle and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow layers to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

Trifle is best served directly from the dish to showcase the layers. For longevity, store covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 to 3 days. Freeze only brownie pieces if needed and assemble fresh when ready.

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