St. Patricks Day Brownie Trifle (Printable Version)
Indulgent layers of chocolate brownie, pistachio pudding, and whipped cream make this festive dessert perfect for St. Patricks Day celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1 box (18 oz) chocolate brownie mix plus eggs, oil and water as required on package
02 - Butter or nonstick cooking spray for pan preparation
→ Pistachio Pudding Layer
03 - 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant pistachio pudding mix
04 - 4 cups cold milk
05 - Green food coloring optional for enhanced color
→ Whipped Cream Layer
06 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
07 - 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
09 - Green sprinkles chocolate shavings or chopped pistachios optional
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Mix brownie batter according to package directions, spread in prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
03 - Whisk instant pistachio pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in food coloring if using and refrigerate until needed.
04 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer.
05 - In a trifle dish or glass bowl, place half the brownie cubes, followed by half the pistachio pudding, then half the whipped cream. Repeat layers ending with whipped cream on top.
06 - Sprinkle green sprinkles, chocolate shavings or chopped pistachios over the top layer if desired.
07 - Refrigerate assembled trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks like you spent hours assembling something fancy, but the whole thing comes together in under an hour
- The contrast of rich chocolate against creamy pistachio is the kind of flavor combination that makes people pause and say wow
02 -
- The brownies MUST be completely cool before you start assembling, otherwise the pudding will slide right off and youll end up with a sad soupy mess
- If youre making this ahead of time, hold off on the garnish until right before serving — sprinkles can bleed color into the cream if they sit too long
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for the whipped cream — it whips up faster and holds its shape longer
- Cut the brownies into slightly smaller cubes than you think you need — theyre easier to eat that way and layer more evenly