Name: Brownie Peppermint Bark Pudding Trifle
Prep time: PT25MIN
Cook time: PT25MIN
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 pan (8x8-inch) brownies, cooled and cut into 1-inch cubes (homemade or boxed, about 3 cups cubed); 2 cups cold whole milk; 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (divided); 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup peppermint bark, chopped (plus extra for garnish); 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional, for extra crunch); Chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

1 pan (8x8-inch) brownies, cooled and cut into 1-inch cubes (homemade or boxed, about 3 cups cubed)
2 cups cold whole milk
1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (divided)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peppermint bark, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional, for extra crunch)
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
In a bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, cold milk, and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract until thickened. Refrigerate to set.
2
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract until soft peaks form.
3
Cut cooled brownies into 1-inch cubes; chop peppermint bark and crush candies if using.
4
Layer one-third of the brownie cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish. Top with one-third of the pudding, then sprinkle with chopped peppermint bark and crushed candies.
5
Spread one-third of the whipped cream over the bark layer. Repeat layering twice more (brownies, pudding, bark, whipped cream).
6
Finish with a final layer of whipped cream. Garnish with extra peppermint bark, candies, and chocolate shavings. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Brownie Peppermint Bark Pudding Trifle