Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive and delicious Brownie Trifle featuring rich chocolate brownies, vibrant green vanilla pudding, and creamy Cool Whip, topped with crunchy crushed Mint Oreos. This quick and easy no-bake trifle is perfect for gatherings and brings a fun, colorful twist to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box Brownie Mix (plus ingredients listed on the box for an 8×8 pan)
Pudding Layer
- 3.5 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (use large box for full-size trifle)
- Green Food Coloring (enough to achieve desired shade)
Other Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- Mint Oreos, crushed
Instructions
- Cook the brownies: Prepare the brownies according to the package directions for an 8×8 pan. Once baked, allow them to cool completely to prevent melting the pudding or Cool Whip when assembling the trifle.
- Make the pudding: Prepare the instant vanilla pudding according to the package instructions. After it’s mixed, add green food coloring gradually until you reach your desired vibrant green shade, perfect for the St. Patrick’s Day theme.
- Crush the Oreos: Place a few Mint Oreos into a sealed Ziploc bag. Use a rolling pin or your hands to crush the cookies into small chunks for a crunchy topping and textured layer in the trifle.
- Assemble the trifle – first layer: Start by layering cut-up brownie pieces at the bottom of your trifle dish. Follow with a layer of the green vanilla pudding, then spread a layer of Cool Whip evenly over the pudding.
- Assemble the trifle – second layer: Repeat the layering process by adding another layer of brownie pieces, then pudding, and finally Cool Whip, creating a beautiful and tasty stacked dessert.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle the crushed Mint Oreos generously on top of the final Cool Whip layer to add a refreshing minty crunch and decorative flair.
- Chill to serve: Place the assembled trifle in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to set perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before assembling to avoid melting the pudding or Cool Whip.
- Use green food coloring sparingly to get the perfect festive green color without overpowering the taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free brownie mix and gluten-free Mint Oreos if available.
- Assemble the trifle a few hours ahead for best flavor, but can be made up to a day in advance.
- Can be served in individual cups for portion control and easy serving.
