Description
Indulgent layers of raspberry fudge brownie trifle promise a delightful dessert experience that blends rich chocolate with tangy berries. Creamy textures and intense flavors will transport you to a heavenly realm of sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies:
- 1 box fudgy brownie mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Chocolate and Raspberry Fudge:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) raspberry puree
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Trifle Topping and Garnish:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Craft rich, decadent brownies using package instructions or preferred recipe, utilizing a 9×9-inch baking pan at recommended temperature, typically 350°F.
- Allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature, then methodically slice into uniform, bite-sized cubes.
- Create luxurious raspberry fudge sauce by gently heating heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a delicate simmer.
- Remove cream from heat and incorporate chopped dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and vibrant raspberry puree, stirring until the mixture transforms into a glossy, harmonious blend.
- Let raspberry fudge sauce cool and slightly thicken, maintaining a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Select a transparent glass trifle dish or elegant individual serving vessels.
- Construct initial layer by evenly distributing brownie cubes across the bottom of the container.
- Generously cascade raspberry fudge sauce over brownie foundation, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Delicately layer velvety whipped cream atop the fudge, creating a cloud-like surface.
- Artfully scatter fresh, plump raspberries across the cream layer.
- Repeat layering sequence, alternating brownies, fudge, cream, and berries until ingredients are exhausted.
- Culminate with a pristine crown of whipped cream.
- Embellish with additional whole raspberries and optional chocolate shavings for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate assembled trifle for minimum two hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Serve thoroughly chilled, presenting a stunning dessert bursting with raspberry and chocolate indulgence.
Notes
- Swap boxed brownie mix for homemade gluten-free brownies to accommodate dietary restrictions and enhance flavor complexity.
- Opt for dairy-free whipped cream and dark chocolate alternatives to create a vegan-friendly version of this decadent dessert.
- Freeze extra raspberries ahead of time to intensify their sweetness and create a more concentrated fruit layer in the trifle.
- Create mini individual trifles in mason jars for a charming presentation that’s perfect for dinner parties or potluck gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg