Brownie Strawberry Trifle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes (Chill time not included)
Recipe Category: Dessert
Yield: 12 servings (approximately)
Calories per serving: 666.1
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Fresh strawberries (sliced) | 1/2 pound |
| French vanilla instant pudding mix | 1 box |
| Cool Whip (or any whipped topping) | 2 cups |
| Brownie mix | 1 box (for 13×9 inch pan) |
| Chocolate shell (store-bought or homemade) | 8 oz |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 666.1 |
| Fat Content | 33.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 46.5 mg |
| Sodium | 585 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 91.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 31.6 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Brownies:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Grease the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil, and eggs. Stir until well blended.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side comes out almost clean. Let the brownies cool completely.
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Prepare the Strawberry Layer:
- While the brownies cool, slice the fresh strawberries and set them aside.
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Make the Pudding Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the French vanilla instant pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Stir until the pudding thickens.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip (whipped topping) to create a light, fluffy pudding mixture.
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Assemble the Trifle:
- Start by placing a layer of cooled brownie pieces at the bottom of a large trifle dish or a similar glass bowl.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries over the brownie.
- Drizzle a generous amount of chocolate shell over the strawberries.
- Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the strawberries and chocolate.
- Repeat the layers: add another layer of brownies, followed by strawberries, chocolate shell, and the remaining pudding mixture.
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Final Touches:
- Decorate the top of the trifle with whole strawberries, a dollop of Cool Whip, and a final drizzle of chocolate shell.
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Chill:
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- After chilling, serve the trifle in individual bowls and enjoy the rich, decadent layers of brownie, strawberry, and pudding.
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