St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
- For the brownies:
- 1 box of brownie mix (or homemade brownies)
- Ingredients needed for the brownie mix (eggs, oil, water)
- For the mint filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- For the whipped cream topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For garnish:
- Green sprinkles, shamrock candies, or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies:
- Bake the brownies according to the package instructions or your favorite recipe. Let them cool completely, then cut them into small cubes.
- Make the mint filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Make the whipped cream topping:
- In a bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the trifle:
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer the ingredients as follows:
- A layer of brownie cubes.
- A layer of mint filling.
- A layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle green sprinkles, add shamrock candies, or top with chocolate shavings for a festive touch.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy this decadent and colorful dessert with friends and family on St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀