Chocolate Pudding Dessert Trifle
Layered chocolate pudding trifle with brownie bites, whipped cream, and crunchy cookie topping
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INGREDIENTS
Brownie Layer
- 1 box fudge brownie mix 18 to 19 oz
- ingredients called for on box usually 2 large eggs 1 4 cup vegetable oil 1 4 cup water.
Pudding Layer
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix 3 4 oz each
- 3 cups cold whole milk.
Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Crunch and Garnish
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed about 2 cups
- 1 2 cup mini chocolate chips
- chocolate shavings for garnish
- toffee bits optional.
INSTRUCTIONS
Bake and Cool
- prepare brownie batter per package directions
- bake in a 9x13 inch pan until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs 22 to 28 minutes
- cool completely then cut into 3 4 inch cubes.
Pudding and Cream
- whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened then chill 5 minutes
- whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
Assemble and Chill
- in a 3 to 4 quart trifle dish or large glass bowl layer 1 3 brownies then 1 3 pudding then 1 3 whipped cream then a sprinkle of crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips
- repeat layers two more times finishing with whipped cream and toppings
- cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
1. Use store bought brownies or chocolate cake to reduce cook time to 0 minutes; Swap instant pudding for cooked pudding but cool fully before layering; For a lighter version use whipped topping or half whipped topping and half whipped cream; Add sliced bananas or raspberries between layers; Keep cookies on top until serving for maximum crunch
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g