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A beautiful St. Patrick's Day Brownie Trifle with green cream, fudgy brownies, and festive sprinkles.

St. Patrick's Day Brownie Trifle: Irish Cream & Mint Whipped Cream

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this showstopping brownie trifle, featuring rich Irish cream-infused brownies, vibrant green mint pudding, luxurious homemade mint whipped cream, and crunchy Mint Oreo layers. Impressive yet easy to prepare, it's the perfect make-ahead dessert for your festive gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Brownie Mix (plus ingredients on box, for an 8x8 inch pan)
  • 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur (or up to 1/2 cup, for brownie batter, or non-alcoholic substitute)
  • 5.1 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (large box, or 5.9 oz, or two small boxes)
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (or homemade mint whipped cream)
  • Green Food Coloring (few drops, optional)
  • Mint Oreos (crushed, for topping)

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Large trifle bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • Food processor (optional)
  • Offset spatula (or spoon)

Method
 

Prepare the Irish Cream Brownie Base
  1. Begin by preparing your brownie mix according to the package directions. Incorporate 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Irish cream liqueur directly into the batter before baking.
  2. Pour the batter into an 8x8 inch pan and bake according to the package instructions.
  3. Allow the brownies to cool completely for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, to ensure they are firm enough for layering and to prevent sogginess.
Craft the Vibrant Green Mint Pudding
  1. Make your instant vanilla pudding according to its package directions, using a large box (5.1-5.9 oz) for the best consistency in a full-size trifle.
  2. Once the pudding is smooth and slightly set, add a few drops of green food coloring and stir well until you achieve a festive, vibrant shade of green.
Crush Your Mint Oreo Topping
  1. Place a few Mint Oreos in a Ziploc bag, seal it, and smash them into delightful crumbs using a rolling pin or the back of a heavy pan. Alternatively, use a food processor to pulse the cookies until finely crushed for a quicker, more uniform crumb.
Artfully Assemble Your Trifle Layers
  1. In your trifle bowl, begin with a layer of cut up brownie pieces.
  2. Follow this with a generous layer of your green pudding, gently spreading it with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth, distinct layer.
  3. Next, add a layer of the homemade mint whipped cream (or Cool Whip).
  4. Repeat the brownie and pudding layers.
  5. Finish your masterpiece with a final flourish of crushed Mint Oreos on top.
Chill to Perfection
  1. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours, or even overnight, for the layers to set properly and for all the delicious flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This St. Patrick's Day Brownie Trifle is an excellent make-ahead dessert; assemble it up to one day in advance for optimal flavor melding. Ensure brownies are completely cooled and pudding is thoroughly chilled and set before layering to prevent sogginess. Freezing is not recommended as the texture of pudding and whipped cream will be adversely affected.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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