This easy chocolate brownie trifle is a delicious dessert. It's mostly the best brownie trifle prepared during Christmas. The chocolate trifle is a rich and impressive dessert with a layer of fudgy brownies, chocolate filling, whipping topping, and toffee. Check how to prepare chocolate trifle with brownies.
Our chocolate trifle brownie has a taste that's worth rating high. The brownie trifle is suitable for the best treat and serving on all occasions. It is also best for serving yourself or anyone special.
Customize the toppings for various events, like using crushed candy canes for Christmas or chocolate eggs for Easter. The chocolate brownie trifle recipe is a flexible dessert that serves well for any occasion.
Like other trifles, this is also very presenting. This trifle chocolate brownie dessert looks great, just like other trifles. Prepare this easy recipe of different-layer desserts to impress all your guests.
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What is Trifle?
A trifle is an English dessert with different layers. These layers include rich flavors of cake or brownie, pudding or custard, fruits, and whipped cream. The dessert is mostly served in glassware to display the layers.
This great trifle chocolate brownie consists of several layers. These layers in this brownie trifle consist of fudgy brownies, chocolate pudding fillings, top whipped cream, and toffee bits. It's a delicious dish with different flavors on each layer. Chocolate trifle with brownies are versatile, they can be made in large bowls for parties or individually for elegant presentations.
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Tips For Making The Perfect Trifle Chocolate Brownie
A few tips and tricks will help you to make the chocolate trifle with brownies dessert from delicious to memorable.
- Use high-quality ingredients: For better taste use good quality ingredients like rich pudding, freshly whipped cream, and the best chocolate. Using such ingredients will taste the best.
- Cool ingredients completely before layering: It is better to cool the pudding and brownie completely before layering them in the trifle. Even if they are slightly warm, they can melt the whipped cream. This will make the layers blend too quickly, affecting the appearance and texture.
- Prepare them with proper layer ratio: Keeping the right balance of pudding, brownie, and whipped cream is the secret. Don't make any layer too thick. It is better to have a proper layer so that you get the complete element with each spoonful.
- Keep it chilled until serving: Store this trifle in the fridge, before serving, for nearly one hour. This chilled trifle will align the layers properly and get a better taste.
- Decorate with a personal touch: Use various things of your choice to decorate like chocolate shavings. Use fresh berries to get better color and flavor. Nuts or crushed cookies to add texture. Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce in your pattern for elevated presentation.
Layering Strategy
The secret to an attractive trifle is layering. Here's an easy strategy to achieve excellent, even layers:
Bottom Layer
First arrange the base of the serving glass or bowl, by placing the chocolate brownie pieces at bottom. This makes a strong bottom base for the trifle.
Middle Layer
Take one single layer of chocolate pudding and spread it over the brownies.
Top Layer
Add whipped cream, using a piping bag for a neat and visually appealing layer.
Repeat
Continue layering until you’ve filled your container, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
Presentation Tips For Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Showcasing your trifle in clear glassware brings out its texture and beauty. Here are some presentation ideas for chocolate trifle with brownies:
- Single Serving Glasses: Use individual glasses for portion control and an elegant touch at gatherings.
- Mason Jars: For outdoor gatherings, these jars are a perfect easygoing, and stylish style.
- Trifle Bowl: This a large bowl that works well for family-style serving. This trifle bowl turns this dessert into an attractive centerpiece.
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Ingredients For Chocolate Brownie Trifle Dessert
These Trifle Chocolate Brownies have different layers like:
- Brownie layer: 2 Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Mixes are used in this recipe, which has the best flavor and texture. Follow the packet instructions while preparing. Other fudgy brownie packets of your choice also can be used.
- Chocolate cream layer: For this cream layer use the instant chocolate pudding mix, condensed milk, and milk. Further, add the thawed whipped cream.
- Whipping cream for top: This whipped cream on top balances the brownie richness and chocolate cream.
- Crunchy Topping: I have used Heath Milk Chocolate English Toffee Bits. They give this trifle a better more taste and texture.
How To Make Chocolate Brownie Trifle
- First prepare the chocolate brownies, following the Ghirardelli chocolate brownie mix instructions or the instructions on the brownie mix pack that you have used. For this particular package, you will need eggs and vegetable oil/butter while preparing. After they are ready cool the brownies. Cut 1″ squares of them and keep them aside.
- Next, take a mixing bowl and make the chocolate cream. Add and mix the milk, and condensed milk, along with the chocolate pudding mix. Mix them well until smoothly mixed. Next, gently mix in 8 ounces of whipped cream until fully mixed and no streaks are visible.
- Finally, take the trifle bowl or bowl to make the brownie trifle. In the trifle bowl add the brownies (slice them horizontally into halves) at the bottom as the base layer. Next, add half of the whipping cream on the base, followed by the other half of the chocolate cream prepared. Now repeat the second layer by adding the remaining halves of brownies, chocolate cream, and at least the whipping cream. For garnish, crumble the candy bar pieces on top.
It's a simple and easy chocolate brownie trifle. This recipe of brownie trifle can be prepared with different variations.
How To Serve This Brownie Trifle?
Serve chocolate brownie trifle chilled in a clear glass dish or individual cups to showcase the layers. Use a large spoon to scoop out portions carefully, and add a finishing touch like whipped cream or chocolate shavings just before serving.
What To Serve With This Chocolate Trifle Brownie?
Serve this trifle brownie with hot cocoa, tea, a coffee cup, or dessert wine to improve its rich taste. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra taste and variation.
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F.A.Qs
How well in advance can the brownie trifle be prepared?
The Chocolate Brownie Trifle's parts (brownies, pudding, and whipped cream) can be prepared a day ahead. But the trifle should be assembled 4-6 hours before serving. This keeps the layers fresh and prevents the brownie from becoming too soggy.
Can I use the store-bought brownies for this trifle?
YES! The store-bought brownies save time and still make the trifle very delicious. If you like some particular brand, buy that. Alternatively, take brownies from the local bakery. Just make sure they are fudgy enough to stay in the layers.
How long does this trifle remain in the refrigerator?
Cover the chocolate brownie trifle properly and refrigerate for 2-3 days. However, for the freshest taste and texture, consume it within 24 hours. In this manner, the whipped cream and pudding stay light, and the brownie layers never get too soft.
Is there any other alternative for chocolate pudding?
YES! Instead of chocolate pudding, use vanilla pudding, custard, or even a flavored mousse. All these alternatives also work well. Vanilla pudding offers a lighter contrast, while a coffee-flavored mousse adds a mocha twist that pairs wonderfully with the chocolate brownies.
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Can I add fruits to this?
YES! Also, fruits like raspberries, strawberries, or bananas go well with this trifle. Berries add both colors and freshness to a chocolate brownie trifle. Berries especially balance out the sweetness and richness of the dessert, providing a delicious flavor. Add a layer of fruit between each brownie and pudding layer for the best effect.
What glassware is best for serving trifle?
Clear glassware is best for a trifle, as it shows off the dessert’s beautiful layers. Wine glasses, mason jars, and similar items go well for individual servings. Any large glass bowl or trifle bowl can be used for a greater presentation.
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Equipments For Chocolate Brownie Trifle
- Trifle Bowl – to prepare the final chocolate brownie trifle
- Mixing Bowl – bowl for making chocolate cream
- Dessert Bowl – for serving the brownie trifle
- Silicone Spatula Set – for mixing and serving
- Baking Pan – to cut meat and vegetables.
Easy Chocolate Brownie Trifle Recipe, How To Make Chocolate Trifle – Debz Delicious
Ingredients
- 2 18 ounces Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
- 2 eggs
- 90 ml vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 14 ounces 1 can sweet condensed milk
- 3.9 ounces 1 pack of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 8 ounces frozen whipped cream, thawed
- 12 ounces frozen whipped cream, thawed
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Instructions
- First prepare the chocolate brownie, following the Ghirardelli chocolate brownie mix instructions. If you are using some other pack, follow the instructions on that brownie mix pack that you use.
- For this particular pack, you will need eggs and vegetable oil/butter while preparing.
- Cool the brownies after they are prepared. Then cut them into 1-inch squares each. Keep them aside.
- Now, prepare the chocolate cream in a mixing bowl. Add the milk, condensed milk, also the chocolate pudding and mix. Mix everything well until mixed smoothly.
- Then gently add in the 8-ounce whipped cream and mix. Mix everything well until mixed fully and no streaks are visible.
- Finally, for brownie trifle, take the trifle bowl or large bowl. In the trifle bowl, add the brownies prepared (slice them horizontally into halves) at the bottom as the base layer.
- On the base layer, add the half of the whipping cream, followed by the other half of the chocolate cream which is prepared.
- Further, repeat the second layer by adding the remaining halves of the brownies, the remaining chocolate cream, and finally the whipping cream.
- For garnish, crumble the candy bar pieces on top. Store the chocolate brownie trifle in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For delicious taste use good quality ingredients like whipped cream, rich pudding, and the best chocolate.
- Before layering the pudding and brownies in a trifle, cool both completely. Even if slightly warm will melt the whipped cream.
- While layering, layer them properly in the proper ratio. Only then each spoonful will get each layer in it.
- After preparing and before serving store the trifle in the fridge for at least one hour. It aligns the layers properly and has a good taste.
- Decorate them according to your own choice like chocolate shaving. You can use fresh berries, nuts or crushed cookies. Also chocolate or caramel sauce can be used.
Good chocolate trifle. We enjoy preparing it
Good Recipe.
It’s really nice dessert and worth trying. I love it.