Brownie Peppermint Bark Pudding Trifle

This brownie peppermint bark pudding trifle is a showstopper! All the scrumptious flavors of brownies and peppermint bark are wrapped up in a single unbelievable dessert.

You’re both going to like me or hate me for this dessert. It is unbelievable! And with so many make-ahead choices, it comes collectively quick.

Layers (And Pudding Options)

This dessert trifle is layered with 4 totally different elements so as to obtain that pleasant “peppermint bark” vibe:

1. Brownies (reduce into cute little cubes)
2. White chocolate pudding (storebought or selfmade – extra on that under)
3. Creamy no-bake peppermint cheesecake batter
4. Sweetened whipped cream

Each of the above may be ready days upfront, which makes this extremely straightforward to assemble.

Homemade or Storebought Pudding

For the white chocolate pudding, you should utilize a 5.9-ounce field of storebought pudding combine (ready and chilled).

Or you may go the selfmade route utilizing the amazingly yummy (and simple!) recipe for white chocolate pudding down under within the recipe notes. Try to not eat the entire bowl earlier than you utilize it within the dessert.

The peppermint cheesecake batter is an easy whipped combination of:

• cream cheese
• heavy cream
• granulated sugar
• crushed mint sweet canes or peppermints
• peppermint extract or oil

Best Dish for Assembling Dessert Trifle

For a surprising presentation, this trifle may be assembled in a trifle dish {aff. hyperlink}.

For extra sensible (however nonetheless beautiful) meeting and serving, the dessert may be assembled in a spherical, sq. or rectangle pan. I take advantage of this 9X13-inch pan {aff. hyperlink} which is definitely simply barely smaller than a 9X13-inch dish however works nice.

All of the components besides the sweetened whipped cream are layered TWICE. The whipped cream is unfold on prime adopted by a healthy dusting of crushed mints.

Where all the components find yourself in a fantastically messy jumble as soon as served, you may simply change up the layering technique or dimension/form of serving dish! This trifle is very adaptable.

A Decadent Dessert

If you’re in search of a low-cal, sugar-free, lettuce-based dessert, look away.

This brownie peppermint park pudding trifle is opulent and decadent and fully unashamed about taking on well-deserved house within the vacation dessert world.

My gifted cousin, Faith, is the sensible thoughts behind this dessert. She got here up with this peppermint bark concoction final December, and I heard from a number of individuals who have been lucky sufficient to partake that it was one in all the perfect desserts of all time.

After experiencing it for myself, I wholeheartedly agree. If you’re in search of a surprising vacation dessert, that is the one!

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Brownie Peppermint Bark Pudding Trifle

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes

Chilling Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time: 2 hours hrs 45 minutes minutes

Brownie Layer:

• 1 9X13-inch pan brownies, baked, cooled and chilled (makes it simpler to chop them) – see observe

White Chocolate Pudding Layer:

• 4 cups ready and chilled white chocolate pudding (storebought or selfmade – see notes for my selfmade recipe)

Peppermint Cheesecake Layer:

• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ to ⅓ cup crushed mint sweet canes or peppermints
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Whipped Cream Layer:

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ tp ⅓ cup crushed mint sweet canes or peppermints
• Hot fudge sauce, optionally available

Cook ModePrevent your display from going darkish

• Make positive brownies and pudding have been ready and chilled.

• For the peppermint cheesecake layer, within the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or utilizing a handheld electrical mixer, whip the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar collectively till easy, 1 to 2 minutes.

• Add the heavy whipping cream, crushed peppermints, and peppermint extract. Mix on low pace to mix after which enhance the pace to medium and proceed mixing till the combination is thick and creamy, 2 to three minutes (or longer, if wanted). Scrape down the edges of the bowl as wanted.

• Cut the brownies into 1/2-inch cubes.

• To assemble, unfold half of the brownie cubes in a trifle dish or 9X13-inch pan.

• Spoon half of the pudding over the brownies and unfold right into a considerably even layer (it does not must be excellent).

• Spoon half of the peppermint cheesecake layer over the pudding and unfold evenly.

• Repeat all three layers: brownies, pudding, peppermint cheesecake.

• For the sweetened whipped cream, in the identical bowl the peppermint cheesecake combination was blended in (no want to clean), combine the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar on medium pace till delicate peaks type, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the edges of the bowl as wanted.

• Spread the sweetened whipped cream excessive of the dessert and sprinkle with crushed sweet canes (or peppermints).

• Refrigerate for not less than an hour or as much as 8 hours. Serve chilled with flippantly warmed sizzling fudge sauce drizzled excessive, if desired.

Brownies: this recipe for one-bowl fudgy brownies is ideal for this trifle dessert. Any favourite 9X13-inch brownie recipe will work. 
Storebought Boxed Pudding: one 5.9-ounce field of white chocolate pudding ready in response to package deal directions (with 3 cups chilly milk) will yield sufficient for this recipe.
Homemade Pudding: that is the pudding recipe I take advantage of for this trifle recipe (it’s straightforward to make and so yummy!)
3 cups complete milk (or use 2 cups 1% or 2% milk + 1 cup heavy cream)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup cornstarch
Pinch salt
6 ounces chopped white chocolate bars (NOT almond bark) 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Combine milk, sugar, egg, egg yolk, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan. Whisk to totally mix. Stir within the chocolate. Heat over medium warmth, stirring continuously, till the pudding involves a boil, thickens, and enormous bubbles pop on the floor. Immediately take away from the warmth and pressure by a effective mesh strainer right into a bowl. Stir within the vanilla and butter. Press plastic wrap on to the floor of the pudding to stop a pores and skin from forming and refrigerate till chilled and set. 
*I haven’t tried utilizing white chocolate chips as they usually don’t soften effectively. My desire is to make use of the Ghirardelli white chocolate bars usually discovered within the baking aisle close to the sweet coating (once more, don’t use sweet coating or almond bark – it should give a synthetic style to the pudding and a gloopy texture). 

Author: Mel

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Method: No-Bake

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 440kcal, Carbohydrates: 73g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 3133mg, Sugar: 13g

Recipe Source: tailored from a recipe my gifted cousin, Faith, thought up and made (to rave critiques!) – I reduce the peppermint cheesecake layer down only a bit used a selfmade white chocolate pudding