Description
This St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle is a festive, decadent dessert layered with fudgy brownies, creamy green pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for parties and family gatherings, it’s a fun and delicious way to celebrate!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Pudding Layer:
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Green food coloring (as needed)
Whipped Cream Layer:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnishes:
- Crushed Oreos
- Green sprinkles
- Chocolate shavings
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Bake the Brownies – Prepare brownie mix as per package instructions. Let cool completely, then cut into small cubes.
- Prepare the Pudding – Whisk instant vanilla pudding with cold milk. Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is reached. Let set for 5 minutes.
- Make the Whipped Cream – Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifle – In a trifle dish, layer half the brownie cubes, followed by half the pudding, and half the whipped cream. Repeat layers.
- Add Garnishes – Sprinkle with crushed Oreos, chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, and green sprinkles.
- Chill and Serve – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.
Notes
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling. Chill the trifle for a few hours for better layers. Use store-bought whipped topping for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: St. Patrick’s Day dessert, brownie trifle, easy trifle recipe, chocolate trifle, layered dessert