Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive and indulgent Brownie Trifle, featuring layers of rich homemade or boxed brownies, creamy instant chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and decorated with green sprinkles and semi-sweet chocolate chips. This easy no-fuss dessert is perfect for parties and gatherings, bringing a delightful combination of textures and chocolatey flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownie equivalent)
- Ingredients as required by brownie mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (approx. 3.9 oz)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
Topping and Garnishes
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Green sprinkles, for garnish
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Brownies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan to prevent the brownies from sticking.
- Bake Brownies: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center—it should come out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Make Chocolate Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir in the optional mint extract if desired, then set aside to chill and firm up.
- Cut Brownies: Once cooled, cut the brownies into small squares suitable for layering.
- Assemble the Trifle – First Layer: In a trifle bowl or clear glass serving dish, layer half of the brownie squares evenly on the bottom. Spoon half of the prepared chocolate pudding over the brownies, spreading gently. Top with half of the whipped topping, smoothing with a spatula.
- Assemble the Trifle – Second Layer: Repeat the layering with the remaining brownie squares, pudding, and whipped topping to build a second layer.
- Garnish: Sprinkle green sprinkles over the top layer and scatter semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly for a decorative, festive finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the layers to set before serving.
Notes
- For a homemade brownie, use your favorite recipe or boxed mix alternatives as a base.
- The optional mint extract adds a refreshing twist in keeping with the St. Patrick’s Day theme but can be omitted if preferred.
- Make sure brownies are completely cooled to prevent melting the whipped topping during assembly.
- The trifle can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- This dessert serves well as a festive centerpiece at parties and can be portioned easily into individual servings.
