Description
A delightful dessert combining layers of rich brownies, creamy chocolate pudding, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt until combined.
- Spread batter in pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into cubes.
- Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk until smooth. Fold in whipped cream for extra creaminess. Chill until set.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Keep chilled.
- In a large trifle bowl, layer brownies, chocolate pudding, strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Repeat layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream, strawberries, and brownie chunks on top.
- Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- For a quicker option, you can use a boxed brownie mix instead of making brownies from scratch.
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best flavor and presentation.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg