Brownie Peppermint Bark Pudding Trifle

This brownie peppermint bark pudding trifle is a showstopper! All of 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’s unbelievable! And with so many make-ahead choices, it comes collectively quick.

Layers (And Pudding Choices)

This dessert trifle is layered with 4 completely different elements with the intention to obtain that pleasant “peppermint bark” vibe:

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

Every of the above could be ready days upfront, which makes this extremely simple to assemble.

Selfmade 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 beneath within the recipe notes. Attempt to not eat the entire bowl earlier than you employ 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

Finest Dish for Assembling Dessert Trifle

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

For extra sensible (however nonetheless pretty) meeting and serving, the dessert could 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 the elements besides the sweetened whipped cream are layered TWICE. The whipped cream is unfold on prime adopted by a wholesome dusting of crushed mints.

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

A Decadent Dessert

If you’re searching for a low-cal, sugar-free, lettuce-based dessert, look away.

This brownie peppermint park pudding trifle is opulent and decadent and utterly unashamed about taking over well-deserved area within the vacation dessert world.

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

After experiencing it for myself, I wholeheartedly agree. If you’re searching for 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

Complete 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
• Scorching fudge sauce, optionally available

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• Be sure 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 clean, 1 to 2 minutes.

• Add the heavy whipping cream, crushed peppermints, and peppermint extract. Combine on low pace to mix after which improve 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 perimeters of the bowl as wanted.

• Minimize 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 would not need to 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 kind, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the perimeters of the bowl as wanted.

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

• Refrigerate for at the least an hour or as much as 8 hours. Serve chilled with calmly 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 based on bundle directions (with 3 cups chilly milk) will yield sufficient for this recipe.
Selfmade Pudding: that is the pudding recipe I take advantage of for this trifle recipe (it’s simple to make and so yummy!)
3 cups entire 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
Mix milk, sugar, egg, egg yolk, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan. Whisk to totally mix. Stir within the chocolate. Warmth over medium warmth, stirring continuously, till the pudding involves a boil, thickens, and enormous bubbles pop on the floor. Instantly take away from the warmth and pressure by a high-quality 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 properly. My choice 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’ll give a synthetic style to the pudding and a gloopy texture). 

Creator: Mel

Course: Dessert

Delicacies: American

Technique: No-Bake

Serving: 1 serving, Energy: 440kcal, Carbohydrates: 73g, Protein: 2g, Fats: 15g, Saturated Fats: 9g, Ldl cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 3133mg, Sugar: 13g

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