These incredibly delicious Brownie Trifles are very easy to make! They are the perfect dessert when you are expecting guests or when you just want to give yourself some chocolate joy.
In the detailed recipe below you will find all instructions to make these individual desserts.
What kind of recipe is that
The Trifle is a famous dessert which originated in the UK. In its original version, it consists of sponge cake or biscuits (cookies) dipped in sweet liquid or liquor and arranged in a large glass container called trifle bowl.
However, there are many variations, and the current one is among the simplest and at the same time very tasty. In this version brownie bites are covered with chocolate pudding and whipped cream. The cherry of the cake are the tasty ground nuts sprinkled on top: a real pleasure for the palate!
What ingredients you need
Firstly you need ingredients for the brownies: eggs, cocoa powder, butter, all purpose flour, baking powder and sugar.
Once the brownie is baked and cut into bite-sized pieces, it is layered in wine glasses with chocolate instant pudding, whipped cream and nuts. I used hazelnuts and pistachios, but you can choose other kinds.
I used instant pudding Creme Ole by Dr. Oetker. If you don't find it in your country, you can use any other kind.
Is this recipe easy
The recipe is very easy, including the preparation of the brownie bites. The batter is mixed in a bowl and baked for about 30 minutes. Once the brownie is cooled and chopped into bites, you need to whip separately the instant pudding and the cream. Then arrange the trifles in the glasses.
It is recomemnded to refrigerate the trifles for 4-5 hours before serving, but it is ok to serve them immediately.
Serving ideas
Serve the dessert with coffee or a nice liqueur. It's perfect as an afternoon snack, even though the greadiest chocolate lovers might be tempted to eat it for breakfast.
What do you think of this dessert? Please share in the comments your opinion about it, especially if you have prepared it!
And here are a few more brownie desserts, which you might also like:
- Vegan Black Bean Brownies
- Pistachio Cheesecake in a Glass
- Cream Cheese Brownie Tarts with Peach Garnish
- Chia Seed Brownies {vegan and gluten-free}
📝 Recipe
Brownie Trifles
Ingredients
For the brownie bites:
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup / 50 g cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup/ 80 g all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup/ 80 g butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup/ 200 brown sugar
For the creme:
- 1 pack chocolate instant pudding, for 2 cups milk
- 2 cups/ 400 ml milk, see notes
- ⅞ cup/ 200 ml heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
For decoration:
- ground hazelnuts
- ground pistachio
Instructions
Brownie Bites:
- Preheat oven to 360º F / 180º С. Grease very well a 7 x 10 inch / 20 x 23 cm rectangular pan or similar size.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- In another bowl whisk the melted butter and the sugar. Add the eggs and mix well to combine.
- Add the cocoa powder and whisk well, to remove any lumps.
- At the end gradually fold in the flour mixture, using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan. Smooth out on top with the spatula.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick, inserted in the centre, comes out clean.
- When the brownie cools down, cut it into bite sized pieces. You would need half of it for the trifles.
To assemble:
- Prepare the instant pudding according to the package instructions.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Use 4-5 large wine glasses to assemble the trifles inside.
- Start with 3-4 pieces of the brownie bites. Spoon some of the pudding on top, followed by the whipped cream. Sprinkle with ground nuts.
- Arrange 2 layers of each ingredient in every glass.
- Before serving refrigerate them at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- The brownie batter would be enough for 2 batches of the dessert or 8-10 portions (if you double the cream and the pudding). If that is too much, you can serve half of the brownie separately and cut only half of it into bites.
- Alternatively bake just half batch of the brownie in a smaller pan, using 2 small eggs and 50% of the rest of the ingredients.
- Store the trifles 4-5 days in the fridge.
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