Go Back
A decadent Brownie Trifle is displayed as the featured image, showcasing layers of chocolate brownies, creamy filling, and whipped topping.

Irresistible Brownie Trifle

This Brownie Trifle recipe combines fudgy brownies, creamy vanilla pudding, and light whipped topping for a delightful dessert experience. It's easy to assemble and perfect for parties or a simple weeknight treat, offering customizable layers of flavor and texture.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • OR homemade brownies enough for a 9x13 inch pan
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed such as Cool Whip
  • OR 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate syrup optional
  • Caramel sauce optional
  • Chopped nuts pecans, walnuts, or almonds) (optional
  • Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) (optional
  • Mini chocolate chips optional
  • Crushed Oreo cookies optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Trifle dish or individual serving cups
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer (optional, for homemade whipped cream)
  • Toothpick
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven according to your brownie recipe or the box instructions.
  2. Prepare your brownie batter and pour it into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Slightly underbake them!
  4. Let the brownies cool completely before moving on to the next step.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk.
  6. Whisk for about 2 minutes, until the pudding starts to thicken.
  7. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  8. If using store-bought whipped topping, simply thaw it in the refrigerator.
  9. If making homemade whipped cream, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form until stiff peaks form.
  10. Cut the cooled brownies into 1-inch squares.
  11. Choose your trifle dish or individual serving cups.
  12. Start with a layer of brownie squares at the bottom of the dish.
  13. Top with a layer of vanilla pudding.
  14. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the pudding.
  15. Sprinkle with your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, or berries.
  16. Repeat the layers: brownies, pudding, whipped cream, and mix-ins.
  17. Finish with a final layer of whipped cream and a generous sprinkle of mix-ins.
  18. Cover the Brownie Trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and the brownies to soften.
  19. Before serving, garnish with extra mix-ins, if desired.
  20. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

For extra moistness, drizzle milk or coffee over the brownies. Get creative with pudding and brownie flavors! Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Consider Chocolate Lover's Trifle, Peanut Butter Cup Trifle, or Berry Bliss Trifle variations.