Description
Indulge in the rich and festive flavors of a St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle. Layers of decadent brownie cubes, creamy green pudding, and minty crushed cookies create a visually stunning and delicious dessert perfect for celebrating the holiday or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18–19 ounces) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on package
Pudding Layer:
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Green food coloring
Additional Layers and Garnish:
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup crushed mint sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
- Optional garnish: green sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or extra cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Layer: Make brownies according to package directions, cool, and cut into cubes.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Add green food coloring and fold in half the whipped topping.
- Assemble the Trifle: Layer brownie cubes, pudding mixture, and crushed cookies in a trifle dish. Repeat layers. Top with remaining whipped topping and garnishes.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can make this dessert a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For extra mint flavor, consider using mint extract in the pudding or adding chopped Andes mints between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for brownies)
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Layering, No-Bake (after brownies are baked)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
