St. Patrick’s Brownie Trifle Recipe
St. Patrick’s brownie trifle recipe, quick, easy dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch Fudgy Brownies
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1-2 teaspoons Mint Extract
- Green Food Coloring (as needed)
- 3 cups Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1.5 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream (for ganache)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan (or line with parchment paper). In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy. In a separate medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain (do not overmix). Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 1-inch squares.
- In a medium, heatproof bowl, place the semi-sweet chocolate chips. In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently warm 0.5 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer around the edges (do not boil rapidly!). Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add the butter and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract, then whisk gently from the center outwards until the mixture is completely smooth, glossy, and beautifully uniform. Set aside to cool slightly before assembling, allowing it to become a perfect drizzling consistency.
- In a large chilled bowl, combine 3 cups of heavy cream, 0.5 cup of powdered sugar, 1-2 teaspoons of mint extract (to taste), and a few drops of green food coloring. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Grab your clear trifle dish. Start by placing about one-third of your cooled brownie squares evenly at the bottom of the dish. Next, spoon about one-third of the vibrant green mint whipped cream over the brownies, spreading it gently to create an even layer. Drizzle about one-third of the slightly cooled chocolate ganache over the whipped cream. Repeat these layers two more times: brownies, then mint whipped cream, then ganache, until you’ve used all your ingredients and reached the top of your trifle dish. For a stunning finish, create a beautiful swirl on the top layer of ganache with the back of a spoon, or pipe extra whipped cream rosettes.
Notes
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the most delicious way possible with this incredibly Easy St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle! Imagine layers of rich, fudgy brownie, fluffy, vibrant green mint whipped cream, and decadent chocolate ganache, all coming together in a stunning, towering dessert. This trifle isn’t just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday spread. Each spoonful offers a delightful interplay of textures – the tender brownie, the airy cream, and the smooth ganache – creating a truly unforgettable dessert experience that’s surprisingly simple to assemble.