Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Bake the Brownies
- Cook your brownies according to the directions on the box, ensuring they are baked through but still wonderfully fudgy. Once baked, allow them to cool completely. This crucial step prevents crumbling when cutting and keeps layers neat.
Prepare the Pudding
- Prepare your instant vanilla pudding according to the package directions, typically by whisking with cold milk until it thickens to a smooth, lump-free consistency. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring until your desired festive shade is reached. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract, taste, and add more if you desire a stronger mint flavor.
Crush the Mint Oreos
- Place about 10-12 Mint Oreos in a Ziploc bag, seal it, and use a rolling pin or the back of a spoon to smash them. Aim for a mix of fine crumbs and slightly larger chunks for varied texture, which adds a great crunch to the trifle. This amount will be enough for both layers and garnish.
Assemble the Trifle Layers
- Cut your completely cooled brownies into even 1-inch cubes. Chilling the brownies beforehand can aid in cleaner cuts. In your trifle bowl, begin layering: first, a layer of brownie cubes, gently pressed down to form an even base. Next, carefully spread a layer of your mint-infused green pudding to the edges of the bowl. Then, add a generous layer of the homemade Mint Irish Cream Whipped Cream (prepared by whipping cream, powdered sugar, and mint extract until soft peaks, then folding in Irish cream).
- Repeat the layers with another layer of brownie cubes, then more pudding, and finally, top it all off with a scattering of your crushed Mint Oreos. You can create two or three full sets of layers, depending on the size of your trifle bowl, always ending with whipped cream and crushed Oreos for the top.
Chill and Serve
- Once assembled, cover the trifle lightly and chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This chilling time is important for flavors to meld and layers to set firmly. Recommend at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better for the best result. Serve directly from the trifle bowl or in individual portions.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, make this trifle up to one day in advance to allow flavors to meld and layers to set. Ensure brownies are completely cooled before assembly to prevent a soggy trifle. If you want to avoid artificial food coloring, use pistachio instant pudding mix for a natural green hue. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended as textures may change. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.