Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive Brownie Trifle featuring layers of rich, fudgy brownies, fluffy homemade whipped cream, and vibrant green sprinkles. This no-bake dessert combines classic brownie flavors with a creamy texture and festive toppings, making it a perfect treat to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 1 box of your favorite brownie mix (or homemade brownies)
- Ingredients required for the brownie mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1/2 cup green sprinkles (or St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed mint chocolate (like Andes mints or chocolate peppermint bark, optional)
- Extra green sprinkles (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional for decoration)
- Extra chocolate shavings or chips (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the brownies: Prepare the brownies according to the package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe. Bake them in the oven and let cool completely. Once cooled, cut the brownies into 1-inch squares for layering.
- Make the whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside the freshly whipped cream.
- Assemble the trifle: In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, start layering by placing a layer of brownie squares at the bottom of the dish.
- Add whipped cream layer: Spoon a generous layer of the whipped cream over the brownie squares, spreading it evenly.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle green sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed mint chocolate over the whipped cream layer to add festive color and texture.
- Repeat layers: Continue layering brownies, whipped cream, and toppings until all ingredients are used. Finish with a final thick layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish: Decorate the top layer with extra green sprinkles, fresh mint leaves, and optional chocolate shavings or chips. You can also add a few whole brownies for an attractive presentation.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the dessert set. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor blending.
- Use gluten-free brownie mix to make this dessert gluten-free.
- Optional toppings like mint chocolates and mini chocolate chips add extra texture and flavor but can be omitted.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of powdered sugar in the whipped cream or substitute with a sugar alternative.
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before layering to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
