St. Patricks Day Brownie Trifle (Printable View)

Chocolate brownies layered with green pistachio pudding and whipped cream for a festive celebration dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - 1 box (18 oz) chocolate brownie mix with required eggs, oil, and water
02 - Butter or nonstick spray for pan preparation

→ Pistachio Pudding Layer

03 - 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant pistachio pudding mix
04 - 4 cups cold milk
05 - Green food coloring (optional)

→ Whipped Cream Layer

06 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
07 - 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

09 - Green sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or chopped pistachios

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread evenly in prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
03 - Whisk pistachio pudding mixes with cold milk in a large bowl for 2 minutes until thickened. Add green food coloring if desired. Refrigerate until assembly.
04 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
05 - In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer half the brownie cubes, half the pistachio pudding, and half the whipped cream. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
06 - Top with green sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or chopped pistachios. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layers look impressive but require zero actual baking skills
  • You can make most components ahead and assemble whenever panic sets in
  • That chocolate and pistachio combination hits differently than expected
02 -
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving or the layers will slide into each other and you'll have a delicious but messy situation
  • The brownies actually get better after sitting in the fridge because they absorb some moisture from the pudding
  • Use a clear glass dish because the presentation is literally half the reason people get excited about this dessert
03 -
  • Cut brownies into slightly larger cubes than you think necessary because they shrink when layered and compacted
  • If your whipped cream starts looking soft, fold in another tablespoon of powdered sugar to stabilize it before layering

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