Brownies, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream are layered to create this chocolate brownie trifle. It sounds fancy, but is SUPER easy to make.
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It's my oldest's birthday and, once again, he has requested a brownie trifle instead of cake for his dessert. I think this is the third year that I've made it for him! I honestly don't blame him, I'd rather have something other than birthday cake, too. This recipe is an oldie, but goodie, originally shared in 2012. A definite favorite in our family! Scroll to the end to see the other dishes we've used to prepare this brownie trifle including darling single-serve cups!
You can make it in a casserole dish, bowl, or (you guessed it) a trifle bowl.
Chocolate Brownie Trifle
You can eat it right after making it, but it really is so much better after letting it sit in the refrigerator for 8 hours or so. The layers meld together and soften the brownie layers even more. It is just perfect. Serve it to your friends or just grab a spoon and dig right in. It's always a hit.
Ingredients
You will need a box of brownie mix (and ingredients to make the brownies like eggs and oil), 1 small package of chocolate pudding mix, a can of sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, milk, and a chocolate bar (optional garnish).
The brownies are cut into bite sized pieces, then layered with a mixture of pudding, whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk, and a layer of whipped cream. Two layers of each. Once everything is in the bowl, you can add small pieces of a chocolate bar on top as a garnish if you'd like (I didn't this time).
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Servings: 12
Calories: 488kcal
Ingredients
- 1 19.8 ounce package brownie mix
- 1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
- ½ cup milk
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz. whipped topping divided
- 1 1.5 ounce bar chocolate candy optional
Instructions
- Make the brownie mix according to directions. Cool and cut into 1" squares.
- In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, milk and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain.
- In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half of the brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate onto top layer for garnish. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcal
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Other Ways To Serve Brownie Trifle
These cups are a great way to serve brownie trifle to a large crowd! So cute, easy, and delicious.
Large Glass Bowl
Small Casserole Dish (8x8 or similar size)
Amy says
This has been my go to party dessert since I found this recipe several years ago. I make individual servings in small mason jars and store it in the fridge before parties and then store leftovers in the freezer. People literally ask if I'll make this when we host and have been disappointed if we don't have it. Making it in small Mason jars also makes it easy to send leftovers home with friends. I also typically substitute gluten free brownie mix and sometimes lower fat cool whip and you can't tell the difference. Thank you so much for this recipe--- it's the easiest and best!
Brandy says
Serving in mason jars is a great idea! Would be cute too.
Amy says
My teenage boys request this now, too! I've made it with gluten free brownie mix and it was just as fabulous. I love to make individual servings in 8 oz mason jars---so easy to transport.
Brandy says
Individual servings is a great idea!!
Marie says
Hmmmmmmmm.
You are sooooo mean.
I have hungry
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I'll fight you for the entire pan! 🙂
Brooke says
My all time favorite dessert!
Brittany says
This looks SO good! Too bad I can't eat chocolate while I'm nursing 🙁
Susan-Chasing Marcus says
You moved to the Sac Area right? You know Thursday and Friday are going to be worse right? We are almost always above 100 for July and Aug. Just a tip (and welcome) from a Sac area reader.