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Death by Chocolate Trifle Recipe

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This Death by Chocolate Trifle is a luscious layered dessert featuring fudgy brownies, creamy chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and crunchy toffee bits. Perfect for chocolate lovers, it’s an easy no-bake treat that requires minimal effort yet delivers rich, indulgent flavors. Letting it chill allows the layers to meld together for a perfect balance of textures and sweetness.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

  • 1 package brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker Original Supreme)

Pudding Layer

  • 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • whole milk (quantity as per pudding mix instructions, typically 4 cups)

Whipped Topping Layer

  • 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed

Toffee Bits

  • 1 (8 ounce) bag Heath milk chocolate English toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brownies: Follow the directions on the brownie mix package to bake the brownies. Once baked, allow them to cool completely before proceeding to the next step to ensure clean layering without melting.
  2. Make Chocolate Pudding: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with whole milk as instructed on the package (usually about 4 cups). Whisk until the pudding thickens, then refrigerate to chill and set further if desired.
  3. Layer the Trifle: Using a clear glass trifle bowl or a small punch bowl, start layering by adding half of the crumbled brownies at the bottom. Next, spread half of the prepared chocolate pudding over the brownies. Sprinkle toffee bits generously over the pudding layer, according to your taste. Follow with half of the thawed whipped topping. Repeat the layering sequence—brownies, pudding, toffee bits, and whipped topping—to fill the bowl. Save some toffee bits to garnish on top.
  4. Chill Before Serving: Cover the assembled trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For best results, prepare the trifle the day before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to chill thoroughly, giving a deliciously cold and cohesive texture.

Notes

  • Use whole milk for a richer, thicker pudding layer.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely to prevent melting the pudding and whipped topping.
  • Toffee bits add a nice crunch and caramel flavor, but can be adjusted to your preference.
  • For a lighter version, you can substitute Cool Whip with whipped cream, but stability may be affected.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and within 2-3 days for freshness.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/death-by-chocolate-trifle-recipe/