Description
Rich St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle showcases Ireland’s festive spirit with layers of chocolate, cream, and green-hued dessert. Creamy textures and bold flavors invite you to celebrate this delightful Irish-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps green sprinkles
- 1/2 tsp mint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions, ensuring thorough mixing and even distribution in the pan.
- Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whisk milk and pudding mix in a medium bowl until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
- Slice the cooled brownies into uniform small squares for consistent layering.
- Begin assembling the trifle by creating the first layer of brownie squares at the bottom of the serving dish.
- Spread half of the prepared pudding evenly over the brownie layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add a generous layer of whipped topping over the pudding, creating a creamy white surface.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining brownie squares, pudding, and whipped topping.
- Decorate the top layer with green sprinkles and chocolate chips for a festive St. Patrick’s Day appearance.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and set.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate pudding mix for richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to enhance overall dessert consistency and make layering easier.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular brownie mix with gluten-free alternative or use almond flour-based brownies.
- Consider adding mint extract or green food coloring to make the trifle more festive for St. Patrick’s Day theme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg