St Patricks Day Brownie Trifle (Print version)
Indulgent layers of chocolate brownies, pistachio pudding, and whipped cream make this festive dessert a showstopping St Patricks Day treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1 box (18 oz) chocolate brownie mix plus eggs, oil, and water as required by package
02 - Butter or nonstick spray for greasing
→ Pistachio Pudding Layer
03 - 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant pistachio pudding mix
04 - 4 cups cold milk
05 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ Whipped Cream Layer
06 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
07 - 4 tbsp powdered sugar
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Garnish
09 - Green sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or chopped pistachios (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray. Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions, pour into prepared pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pistachio pudding mixes and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Add green food coloring drop by drop until desired vibrancy is achieved. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
03 - Chill a mixing bowl and beaters. Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form and cream holds its shape.
04 - In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half the brownie cubes evenly across bottom. Spread half the pistachio pudding over brownies, then top with half the whipped cream. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with whipped cream on top.
05 - Sprinkle green sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or chopped pistachios over top layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
# Expert Advice:
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- It looks impressive but takes zero actual skill, just assembly and patience while the fridge does the heavy lifting
- The combination of fudgy brownie, creamy pistachio pudding, and freshly whipped cream hits every texture craving at once
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- Assembly goes faster if you cut all your brownie cubes first and have everything in separate bowls before you start layering
- The trifle keeps well for two days in the fridge, but the whipped cream starts weeping after that
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- Use a rubber spatula to gently spread each layer so you don't drag up the layer beneath it and make muddy streaks through your pretty sections
- Chill your trifle bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes before assembling — the cold glass helps everything set faster and stay put while you work