This easy Chocolate Trifle recipe is rich and decadent with layers of fudgy brownie, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. It’s a chocolate lovers dream and it’s perfect to feed a crowd!
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Chocolate Trifle Recipe
Not only is this Chocolate Trifle Dessert pretty, just look at its yummy layers! It feeds a crowd, so it’s perfect for parties or family gatherings. The oohhs and aahhhs you’ll receive when you make it – prove it! There are so many occasions for Chocolate Trifle Recipes!
Since it’s so easy to put together, we highly recommend this dessert for anyone no matter what skill level you are in the kitchen.
We made dark chocolate brownies from scratch for this recipe, so we 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
, this is the one we have. It’s inexpensive and holds up well year after year.
If you’re a trifle fan, here are several more Trifle Recipes you have to try! Fruity, creamy and chocolatey, they’re all here. The Berry Trifle is ahhhmazing!
Our all-time favorite is this No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle.
Steps for Making a Chocolate Trifle (with Pictures)
Assemble all your ingredients and let’s get going!
Step 1
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions or make your own chocolate brownies and cool completely.
Then, cut into 1-inch squares.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix and cold milk. Beat with a wire whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Now, fold in 8 ounces whipped topping (or whipped cream) until no streaks remain.
Step 3
In a trifle bowl or pretty glass serving dish, or individual serving cups, place half of the cut brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12-ounce container of whipped cream or whipped topping.
Repeat layers. Shave chocolate or place toffee bits onto top layer for garnish.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Tips for Making a Chocolate Trifle
- This recipe can be made several hours to a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- For the topping, you can substitute whatever type of candy bar (like a Heath Bar) or chocolate you prefer.
- If you like, you can substitute Cool Whip for the whipped cream.
- Depending on your preference, it’s okay to use cut chocolate cake instead of brownies.
- You can make this recipe in a large trifle dish or in individual trifle cups. If making in individual trifle cups, divide your brownies into however many servings you are making. Then divide each one of those servings in 2 to create the brownie layer within the trifle cups.
- See nutritional information in the recipe card including saturated fat.
A Trifle is one of the best desserts for the holidays.
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Chocolate Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 19.8 ounce package brownie mix {or homemade}
- 1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or whipped cream)
- 1 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or whipped cream)
- 1 1.5 ounce bar chocolate candy or toffee bits
Instructions
- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions or make your own and cool completely. Cut into 1-inch squares.
- In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and cold milk. Beat with a wire whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes, then fold in 8-ounces whipped topping (or whipped cream) until no streaks remain.
- 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. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
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Notes
- This recipe can be made several hours to a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- For the topping, you can substitute whatever type of candy bar or chocolate you prefer.
- Depending on your preference, it's okay to use chocolate cake instead of brownies.
- You can make this recipe in a large trifle dish or in individual trifle cups. If making in individual trifle cups, divide your brownies into however many servings you are making. Then divide each one of those servings in 2 to create the brownie layer within the trifle cups.
Nutrition
Images and recipe instructions updated 10/13/2019
Enjoy this family-friendly classic! What’s your favorite dessert recipe for entertaining?
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