Here’s a classic version that’s guaranteed to disappear fast at any party:
🍨 Heaven in a Bowl (Chocolate Trifle Dessert)
☁️ What You Get:
Layers of fudgy brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and crushed candy or cookies—soft, crunchy, creamy, and pure indulgence.
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, water to prepare)
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2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk (for pudding)
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1 (16 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or 3 cups fresh whipped cream
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1 cup crushed toffee bits (like Heath) or chopped candy bars (Snickers, Reese’s, etc.)
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½ cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
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Optional: ½ cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge for drizzling
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Bake the Brownies:
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Prepare and bake the brownies according to box directions.
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Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Prepare the Pudding:
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In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 min).
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Chill for 5–10 minutes to firm up.
3. Assemble the Layers:
In a large glass trifle bowl or deep serving dish, layer the following:
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1/2 the brownie cubes
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1/2 the chocolate pudding
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1/2 the whipped topping
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A generous sprinkle of toffee bits or crushed candy
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Optional drizzle of chocolate syrup
Repeat layers once more, ending with whipped topping and extra candy/chips on top.
4. Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (best if chilled 4+ hours or overnight).
🔁 Variations:
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Peanut Butter Heaven: Use peanut butter cups and add peanut butter to the pudding or whipped topping.
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Mint Chocolate: Add Andes mints or mint extract to whipped cream.
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Berry Bliss: Layer with raspberries or strawberries for a chocolate-fruit combo.
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Oreo Overload: Swap brownies for crushed Oreos or add in Oreo pudding.
Would you like a fruit-based “Heaven in a Bowl” version too, like with strawberries and angel food cake?