Description
This festive St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle layers fudgy brownies, creamy vanilla and green-tinted pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and mint chocolate garnishes for a show-stopping, no-fuss dessert perfect for parties.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownies using 1 cup flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
For the Trifle Layers:
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped mint chocolate candies or Andes mints
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Prepare brownie batter and bake slightly under the recommended time for fudgy texture. Let cool and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Let it set for 5 minutes. Tint half of the pudding with green food coloring.
3. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
4. Layer brownies at the bottom of your trifle dish or glasses. Add vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and sprinkle mini chocolate chips.
5. Repeat layers with green pudding, more whipped cream, and brownies.
6. Top with remaining whipped cream, mint candies, and mint leaves.
7. Chill for 3–4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use chocolate pudding for a richer version.
- Substitute Greek yogurt and whipped topping for a lighter dessert.
- Brush brownies with Irish cream for an adult twist.
- Make individual servings in mason jars for portion control.
- Prepare pudding and brownies ahead, but assemble trifle no more than 4–6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle portion
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: brownie trifle, st. patrick’s day dessert, layered dessert, green trifle