Description
Indulge in a decadent Brownie Trifle that layers rich, fudgy brownies with velvety chocolate mousse and fluffy whipped cream. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the dense brownie chunks to the light, airy cream, all enhanced by a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
- Brownies: 1 batch of homemade or store-bought brownies, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Chocolate Mousse: 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnish: Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies according to the recipe or package instructions, then allow them to cool completely before cutting them into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, then fold in the melted chocolate until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer the brownie cubes, followed by a layer of chocolate mousse, and then a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
- This trifle can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with whipped coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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