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CHOCOLATE TRIFLE RECIPE | SOUTHERN LIVING



Chocolate Trifle Recipe | Southern Living image

This dessert is so rich and looks so elegant, your holiday guests will think you spent all afternoon stirring the pudding and making brownies from scratch. Shhh…it's ok, we won't tell them that this recipe easy enough for the novice baker. In fact, it is the perfect dish for an inexperienced cook; there is very little hands-on time, you use convenience products, and your efforts produce this stunning and delicious Chocolate Trifle. The recipe was first published in the December, 1993, issue of Southern Living and quickly became a reader favorite, not just for the holidays but anytime you need a quick dessert that feeds a crowd. The original recipe calls for a 19.8-ounce package of fudge brownie mix and 3 (3.9-ounce) packages of chocolate instant pudding mix. Those specific size packages may not be available any longer, but this recipe will still work using today's package sizes. You make one package of brownies according to package directions (drizzle Kahlua or strong coffee over brownies while they are warm), and then prepare the pudding according to directions. Crumble brownies once they are cooled, and then layer brownies, pudding, frozen whipped topping (another great convenience product), and crushed toffee-flavored candy bars. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of your trifle bowl.

Provided by Southern Living

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (19.8-ounce) package fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur (can be substituted with coffee and sugar; see recipe)
3 (3.9-ounce) packages chocolate instant pudding mix
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 (1.4-ounce) English toffee-flavored candy bars, crushed

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie mix, and bake according to package directions in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan. Prick top of warm brownies at 1-inch intervals using a fork; drizzle with Kahlua. If preferred, 4 tablespoons strong brewed coffee and 1 teaspoon sugar may be substituted for Kahlua. Let cool, and crumble.
  • Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, omitting chilling. Place one-third of crumbled brownies in bottom of a 3-quart trifle dish. Top with one-third each of pudding, whipped topping, and crushed candy bars. Repeat layers twice with remaining ingredients, ending with crushed candy bars. Chill 8 hours.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING TRIFLE RECIPE | FOOD NETWORK



Chocolate Pudding Trifle Recipe | Food Network image

Here's an easy dessert that was the result of an "accident" at the bakery one day. Some small chocolate cakes refused to come out of the their pans (someone forgot to grease and flour!). Sad at the thought of throwing out all that delicious cake, Jennifer assembled layers of broken cake, pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate cookie crumbs. The results were fabulous, and many customers come back asking if any more "mistakes" have been made so they can have their terrific trifle!

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Categories     dessert

Yield Fills a 6-quart bowl about 3/4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe or even a box of your favorite chocolate cake mix. Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding. Break up the cake into small pieces in a large bowl.
2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
About 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, or chocolate-sandwich cookies, crushed into crumbs

Steps:

  • Prepare the chocolate cake as recommended above.
  • To prepare the chocolate pudding filling: In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the instant pudding and the milk for 3 minutes. Place uncovered in the refrigerator and chill until set, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar and the vanilla extract until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  • To assemble the trifle: Place 1/3 of the cake in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Place over this 1/3 of the pudding mixture, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula. Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream over this. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cookie crumbs. Proceed in this fashion until three layers have been assembled, ending with a dusting of the cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight, before cutting and serving.

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