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Easy Brownie Trifle Recipe: The Go-To Dessert!

Seems like every Christmas season I pick a go-to dessert and make it for every gathering I need to bring something to. Going to the family get together- brownie trifle, having people over – brownie trifle, church Christmas party – brownie trifle.  It really simplifies things for me in that it requires little brain power from me at this point.

This Brownie Trifle recipe is the go-to dessert I make for every gathering I need to bring something to. Christmas, family get togethers and more!

It’s easy to make and there are many variations, but here is my favorite:

This Brownie Trifle recipe is the go-to dessert I make for every gathering I need to bring something to. Christmas, family get togethers and more!
Easy Brownie Trifle Recipe

  • 1 box Ghiradelli Double Chocolate brownie mix (or your favorite) & ingredients to make them
  • 1 box milk chocolate mousse mix & milk to make it
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Heath toffee bits

Directions:

Bake your brownies and let cool.  Mix mousse according to directions on package, which is just beating in the milk.  Cover and set aside in the fridge.  Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form – adding the powdered sugar as you mix.  You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla if you’d like. Cover and place in fridge until brownies are cool.  Once they are cool, take a fork and break them apart.  Now you are ready to assemble your trifle.  You can use a trifle dish or any deep bowl.  Clear ones look nice, because you can see the layers, but anything will work.

*Tip: You can also assemble it in smaller party cups and serve individual portions on a tray.

Assembly:

  • Layer 1/2 brownie, 1/2 mousse, 1/2 whipped cream, sprinkle with heath bits.
  • Repeat layers ending with whipped cream and toffee bits.
  • Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.

* Tip:  The only place that I have found the chocolate mousse is Ingles. You can also use pudding, but I love the fluffy and smooth texture of the mousse.

Variations: Target has a chocolate mocha mousse for those of you who love that coffee flavor.  They also have a french vanilla flavor that sounds yum.  And they are sugar free.

You can use chopped nuts or candy bars instead of the heath bits.

And of course, you can substitute cool whip for the whipped cream, but to me there is no substitution for real whipped cream :)

-By Kerri, originally published 2010

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Filed Under: Holiday Habits, HomeCooking, Recipe Box Tagged With: brownie, Habits for a Happy Home, holiday, recipe, trifle

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  1. Tricia says

    September 30, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Total yum. And beautiful too. Sure would be nice to have a scoop with my coffee right now 🙂

    I appreciate the tips on where to find the chocolate mocha mousse!

    Reply
  2. Kim Ashbaugh says

    September 30, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I agree…there IS no substitute for real whipped cream! =)
    This sounds great! I love toffee bits. Adding this to my collection.
    Great desserts really do help make a happy home…esp. in my food-loving family!
    =)

    Reply
  3. Jenny says

    September 30, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    So excited to try…the coffee one of course. I had a pretty triffle bowl from Pampered Chef forever but never used it!

    Reply
    • Kerri says

      October 3, 2010 at 8:59 PM

      I usually make mine in a trifle dish, too, but this was for an office function with limited fridge room 🙂 This dessert is the perfect way to christen your dish…enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Jo Lynn says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:41 AM

    This looks delicious. I’m excited to try it. I also like the idea to have one “go-to” dish for the holiday gatherings. I love tips that help me simplify my life!

    Reply
  5. Patricia Wade says

    February 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    My family loves this dessert, I’ve made it several times using different candy bars. Their favorite is Reese’s cups, mine is Butterfingers. It’s a hit at gatherings & so easy to make! The next one I’m making is going to have broken up peppermint patties (York)! Be prepared for this dessert to be gone in a blink! Pa

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