Chocolate Trifle

For those of you who have never had chocolate trifle, you are seriously missing out. The recipe I use, from allrecipes.com is to die for. Layers of fudgy brownies, sweet chocolate pudding and airy whipped cream come together to make the perfect dessert. 

To start, make sure you have something to serve the trifle in. It can be an actual trifle bowl, like the one pictured, or it's fun to use numerous smaller serving bowls to make individual portions. Either way, make sure you use something that's glass or at least see-through so you can see the pretty layers!

Next you bake a pan of brownies, any variety. I personally like to use ones that will come out the fudgiest, since those are my favorite. When they are cooled, cut the brownies into 1x1 squares, and divide them evenly so you can make two layers. 

Then, following the recipe, make the chocolate pudding. It consists of Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, and Jell-O pudding mix. You will also need extra Cool Whip for the 3rd layer. 

Once all of your layers are made, you can start putting together the trifle! Start with the brownie squares, and place them on the bottom of whatever serving bowl(s) you are using. I like to make a circular pattern, filling the outside rim of the bottom first, then making my way to the middle. Make sure you only use half of the brownies, since you'll need the rest for the second layer.

Next measure approx. half of the chocolate pudding, and pour it onto the brownies. Spread it around so you have a smooth, even layer, and make sure it touches the sides of the bowl so the layers are clearly defined from the outside. Next, use half of the Cool Whip to make the final layer. Then, repeat each of the layers once more so you have 6 layers total, and you are done!

For a finishing touch, I like to add chocolate chips or chocolate shavings to the top layer of Cool Whip. You can also add caramel, strawberries, raspberries, Oreo cookies, or whatever you want! Once you get the hang of making the trifle, it's easy and fun to personalize it. 

Whenever I make this chocolate trifle, everyone always raves about it. It's so delicious, and so easy to make. It also looks really pretty! It's perfect for a party or anything that involves a large group of people because it holds a ton of servings and is pretty filling. 

If you've never had a chocolate trifle, you have to try this one!!!