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Death by Chocolate Brownie Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Layers Delight

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A rich and decadent chocolate dessert featuring layers of fudgy homemade brownies and silky chocolate pudding whipped with cream. Quick and easy to assemble, perfect for celebrations or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (whole milk or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone or cream cheese (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
  • Fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries, for garnish)
  • Chopped toasted nuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Cut cooled brownies into 1-inch cubes.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  7. In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  8. Gently fold whipped cream into pudding mixture. If using, fold in mascarpone or cream cheese now.
  9. In a large trifle bowl, layer brownie cubes, then creamy pudding mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with creamy layer on top.
  10. Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, and chopped nuts.
  11. Chill trifle in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld and layers set.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and melted butter for fudgy brownies. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding to keep texture light. Let brownies cool completely before layering to avoid melting cream layers. Chilling overnight enhances flavor. Store covered in fridge up to 3 days; do not freeze assembled trifle.

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