This Chocolate Trifle recipe is rich and decadent with layers of fudgy brownie, pudding and cream. Plus, it’s perfect to feed a crowd!
Chocolate Trifle Recipe
Not only is this Chocolate Trifle pretty, just look at it’s yummy layers, it feeds a crowd so it’s perfect for parties or family gatherings. The oohhs and aahhhs I received last time I made it – prove it! Since it’s so easy to put together, I highly recommend this dessert for anyone no matter what skill level you are in the kitchen.
The day I made this trifle, I had my little fashionista as a helper 🙂
I made dark chocolate brownies from scratch for this recipe, so I didn’t need a brownie mix, but mixes are great in this recipe, too! The addition of the crunchy Heath English Toffee bits for a topping was a great alternative to a chocolate bar.
What really makes this recipe special and eye-catching is displaying it in a trifle bowl. If you need a Trifle Bowl
If you’re a trifle fan, here are several more Trifle Recipes you have to try! Fruity, creamy and chocolatey, they’re all here.
My all-time favorite is the No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle.
Tips for Making Chocolate Trifle
- This recipe can be made several hours ahead and kept in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- You can substitute whatever type of candy bar or chocolate you prefer for the topping.
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Chocolate Trifle Recipe
This Chocolate Trifle recipe is rich and decadent with layers of fudgy brownie, pudding and cream. Plus, it's perfect to feed a crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 19.8 ounce package brownie mix {or homemade}
- 1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 1.5 ounce bar chocolate candy or toffee bits
Instructions
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Prepare brownie mix according to package directions or make your own and cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares.
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In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain.
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In a trifle bowl or pretty glass serving dish, place half of the cut brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12 ounce container of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate or place toffee bits onto top layer for garnish. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
You can make this recipe several hours ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Erin, I love trifle, well I guess I should stipulate I love dessert. But trifle is my favorite. I am so excited to see this recipe, as I have a gluten free brownie mix in my pantry begging to be used. And this is it I finally found the perfect recipe for the brownie mix. To me, I love the texture of a trifle as well as the look as it is built in a trifle bowl. This is gorgeous, thanks for sharing the recipe, pinning so I don’t lose it.
Me too! A trifle is so pretty and has yummy layers!
Thanks for the pin!
Sounds (and looks) delicious. I will be making this dessert for my dinner party tomorrow night! Thank you so much for posting it!
Yay! It’s perfect for a party and makes a great impression. You all will love it! Let me know how it goes!
This Trifle looks delicious. I’m Pinning this for a dessert at one of my family gatherings. Trifles are always a big hit at my table. Thanks for sharing.
Trifles feed a crowd wonderfully!! I love bringing them to family gatherings or potlucks!
This looks soooo good!!! I love the layers and your little fashionista is a doll! Merry Christmas.
Hi Julie,
It’s delicious! We brought it to my cousin’s house the other night and it was wonderful!
Hello, I love this recipe!! I plan on making this for Easter. I have a question regarding the pudding… Do I prepare the pudding or just add the pudding powder and mix with the condensed milk?
Thank you
Just prepare the pudding with the water and condensed milk, not the pudding package recipe. Thanks!