Instead of the hassle of baking a dessert, spend it creating this stunning show stopper instead. You can’t go wrong with this trifle when you want something special that will get noticed. Not only is the presentation stunningly beautiful, but it’s deceptively easy to make. It only looks like it took hours to create. What’s even better? It’s absolutely delicious! Is there a better flavor profile for dessert than creamy chocolate paired with sweet, juicy strawberries all topped with freshly whipped cream? If your’e nodding your head, keep reading to find out how easy it is to create this stunning dessert.
Prepare the ingredients:
Start by preparing the chocolate pudding mix according to the package directions.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the pudding mix and 3 cups cold milk. Whisk until there are no more lumps in the mixture. Refrigerate the pudding while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Using a sharp knife, cut off the green leaves on each strawberry and thinly slice each strawberry. Reserve one whole strawberry for the center of the strawberry flower that will garnish the top of the trifle.
Select the nicest strawberry slices and set them aside. You will use them to create a flower on the top of the trifle.
HELPFUL TIP: Arrange strawberry slices in a flower shape on a sheet of foil, reserve them to use for later.
Cut brownies into small bite sized pieces. Set aside.
Substitute: You could bake up a 13×9 inch pan of brownies and once cooled, cut them into small pieces to use instead of the packaged brownies.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Keeping it simple: You can substitute Cool Whip frozen topping for the freshly whipped cream.
Assemble the Trifle:
Place half the brownies bites in the bottom of a straight sided glass bowl in a single layer.
Place a row of sliced strawberries along the outside edge of the glass.
The brownies will hold the strawberry slices in place along the glass sides of the bowl.
Top the brownie bites with half of the prepared chocolate pudding. Carefully smooth the pudding out to the edges of the bowl.
Top the pudding with a layer of sliced strawberries.
Top the strawberries with a layer of whipped cream, using half the whipped cream.
Top with the remaining half of the brownie bites.
Place another row of strawberry slices along the sides of the glass bowl.
Use a paper towel to wipe off any pudding, whipped cream, brownie crumbs, or clean off any smudges on the sides of the bowl as needed while you assemble the trifle.
Top with the remaining half of the chocolate pudding.
Top with another layer of sliced strawberries.
Finish with a final layer, using up the remaining half of the whipped cream. Smooth out with a spatula.
Use the reserved strawberry slices to create a flower on the top of the trifle. Place a circle of strawberry slices along the outer edge, with the cut edges facing the center and the points facing out.
Layer another circle of strawberry slices on top of the first circle of strawberry slices, overlapping the first row. Continue until you have created a flower made of sliced strawberry petals.
Place a whole strawberry in the center of the flower. Garnish with mint leaf sprigs if desired.
Cover trifle loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
Serve chilled.
I love, love, love the combination of fresh flavors in this easy to make trifle. Soft, chewy, chocolaty, brownie bites, sweet strawberries, and creamy chocolate pudding, are all topped with freshly whipped cream. This dessert is not only impressive to look at, but it’s utterly delicious as well. The layers of flavors compliment each other beautifully and the different textures from each ingredient keep it interesting. Not only will everyone be wowed when you bring this beautiful creation to the table, but there’s no cooking or baking involved in making this show stopper of a dessert. You’re going to love this one!
Chocolate Strawberry Trifle
Equipment
- large strait sided glass bowl
Ingredients
- 2 (16 oz) containers fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
- 2 (10.5 oz) containers brownie bites, or bake up a 13×9 inch pan of brownies
- 5.9 oz Jello instant chocolate pudding mix, made according to package directions
- 3 cups cold milk, to make the pudding
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, or substitute with a frozen whipped topping such as Cool Whip
- ½ cup sugar, not needed if using Cool Whip
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, not needed if using Cool Whip
- mint leaf sprigs, for garnish if desired
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
- Start by preparing the chocolate pudding mix according to the package directions. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the pudding mix and 3 cups cold milk. Whisk until there are no more lumps in the mixture. Refrigerate the pudding while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the green leaves on each strawberry and thinly slice each strawberry. Reserve one strawberry for the center of the trifle.
- Select the nicest strawberry slices and set them aside. You will use them to create a flower on the top of the trifle.
- Cut brownies into small bite sized pieces. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Assemble Trifle:
- Place half the brownies bites in the bottom of a straight sided glass bowl in a single layer.
- Place a row of sliced strawberries along the outside edge of the glass. The brownies will hold the strawberry slices in place along the glass sides of the bowl.
- Top the brownie bites with half of the prepared chocolate pudding.
- Top the pudding with a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Top the strawberries with a layer of whipped cream.
- Top with the remaining half of the brownie bites.
- Top with the remaining half of the chocolate pudding.
- Top with another layer of sliced strawberries, arranging some of the slices along the sides of the glass bowl.
- Finish with a final layer using up the remaining half of the whipped cream.
- Use the reserved strawberry slices to create a flower on the top of the trifle. Place a circle of strawberry slices along the outer edge, with the cut edges facing the center and the points facing out.
- Layer another circle of strawberry slices on top of the first circle of strawberry slices. Continue until you have created a flower made of strawberries.
- Place a whole strawberry in the center of the flower. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Cover trifle loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
- Serve chilled.
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