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Trifle recipes are some of my favorite. Most parties, BBQs or potlucks we attended had one, and often is was made by my Mom. Hers were mostly chocolate, though sometimes she experimented with new flavor combinations.
I’m not sure why I don’t make them as often as my Mom did. For the minimal amount of prep and cooking time, they have a big visual payoff. All those different layers look – and taste! – so yummy.
Butterfinger Brownie Trifle Recipe
One of hubs favorite desserts is brownies. So when I got my most recent craving for a trifle I decided to switch up my Mom’s tried-and-true chocolate and candy bar combo by using brownies for my base. You’ll love how quickly these come together!
- 1 box of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Brownies & More Chocolate Baking Mix with Butterfinger Baking Pieces, plus ingredients called for on box
- 1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
- Prepare brownies according to directions on package, reserving the last ⅓ cup of Butterfingers pieces. (Instead of spreading them on top of the brownies.)
- While the brownies bake, prepare pudding according to directions on package. Refrigerate.
- When brownies are done cooking, let cool completely.
- Using a large serving trifle dish or individual trifle dishes, break up brownies and layer in bottom of dish.
- Spoon prepared pudding over brownies.
- Spoon whipped cream or whipped topping over pudding.
- Repeat layers until you reach the top (it will be determined by the size of your dish).
- Top with reserved ⅓ cup of crushed Butterfingers.
- Chill until ready to serve.
My Mom’s trifle recipe always called for crushed candy, too, but with these new Nestle Toll House Baking Mixes I found at Meijer, I can skip worrying about smashing the counter (or my fingers). They include a bag of either chocolate morsels or Butterfinger pieces, depending on which of the four varieties (Brownies & More with Butterfinger or morsels, or Cookies & More with Butterfinger or morsels) you purchase. These versatile mixes have no artificial flavors or colors, too.
Because there are candy pieces baked right into the brownies (yum!) I skipped adding more crushed candy on top of each whipped cream layer. You can definitely layer it in if you’d like, though. Try peanut butter pudding in place of the chocolate pudding for a different flavor twist, too.
After you try my brownie trifle, get more recipe inspiration at VeryBestBaking.com or from some of my fellow bloggers!
About Liza
Liza is a mom (5-year-old daughter, 20-year-old stepson, and 24-year-old stepdaughter) and wife living in Louisville. She loves spending time with her family, visiting the local zoo and parks, as well as planning travel adventures. Cooking and baking, DIY projects and crafts, and coffee - lots and lots of coffee - round out some of her other hobbies.
These sound simple to make and super delicious. I am glad you enjoyed the new NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® baking mixes. Thanks #client
Three steps?! Sign me up LOL! These look divine. My hubs LOVES chocolate, so bookmarking on my Pinterest. Would you mind if I added this to my linkup? I’d love to share it with others!
Feel free to share, Heather – thank you!
Oh, I could do this! And I would love it and eat it all on one sitting! Thanks for this deliciousness!
Oh, I could do this! And I would love it and eat it all on one sitting! Thanks for this deliciousness!
Oh yes please. So indulgent. I would LOVE to make this for our family this week. They will be in heaven. YUM!
The easier the better, I am loving this brownie trifle thanks for sharing the recipe
Oh wow, wow, wow. The combination of chewy brownie and fluffy whipped cream sounds too good to be true!
This looks so delicious! My husband would love this just for the pudding! lol! Maybe I should make it for him???
I would really love to have this right now. It looks so yummy. I am definitely making this.
This looks so good. I love that it is 3 steps to pure chocolate and brownie joy. I’ll definitely be making this for a fun dessert after dinner.
You had me at Buttefinger 😉 My favorite candy bar, ever! I am totally going to try to make this up for the family. Sounds like a good Family Friday Night idea!
This looks so good. I haven’t tried trifle yet. I need to try it though. Maybe I’ll make something like this for Thanksgiving or Christmas. We are currently losing weight so I don’t make a bunch of desserts. I don’t want to be tempted.
This Easy brownie trifle recipe sounds amazing and I will have to try it for sure. We all love Butterfinger candy bars and this will make a perfect dessert. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
omg this looks so freaking amazing! i love butterfingers i so need to make this!
That looks great. I think with peanut butter pudding it would be also delicious!
This looks soooo good! I love Butterfinger candy bars and I can so see myself making this with my friends. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe idea!
This just looks fantastic and a perfect dessert to end your meal.