How to Make a Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Regular brownies become extraordinary when used in this rich trifle.

A chocolate brownie trifle is an elegant looking and delicious dessert. Best of all, it's simple to make and feeds a dozen guests. Because it needs to be refrigerated for three hours before serving, make this dessert earlier in the day so it will be ready for the evening.

Things You'll Need

• 2 boxes of brownie mix, plus the eggs, oil and water the mixes call for
• 2 tubs (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed in the refrigerator
• 2 packages (3.2 ounces each) chocolate mousse mix, plus the milk the mix calls for
• 4 chocolate toffee candy bars, crushed up
• Trifle bowl or large clear bowl

Instructions

1. Prepare the two packages of chocolate mousse mix according to package directions. Chill for at least one hour.

2. While mousse is chilling, prepare and bake the brownie mixes according to the package directions. Allow brownies to cool completely and then cut into small squares, about 1 inch by 1 inch, using a pizza cutter.

3. Layer half of the cut up brownies in the bottom of a footed trifle bowl. If you don't own a trifle bowl, use any large clear bowl.

4. Dollop half of the chocolate mousse on top of the brownies and spread with a spatula to smooth it.

5. Spread one 8 ounce tub of the thawed whipped topping on top of the layer of chocolate mousse with a spatula.

6. Sprinkle half of the crushed toffee bars on top of the whipped topping layer.

7. Repeat the layers one more time, using the rest of the brownie pieces, mousse mixture, whipped topping and crushed toffee bars.

8. Refrigerate until the trifle is set, about three hours.

Tips & Warnings

• During the holiday season, add a festive twist to the brownie trifle by substituting crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for the toffee bars.