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Peppermint Trifle

A spoonful of peppermint trifle on a dessert plate, showing the different textures.
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Layers of rich brownie chunks, creamy cheesecake pudding, and crushed peppermint candy make this a festive no-bake dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6.8 oz (192 g) instant cheesecake pudding mix (from 2 boxes)
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold milk
  • 8 oz (225 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 batch (13×9 inch / 33×23 cm pan) brownies, cooked and cooled
  • 10 oz (280 g) white chocolate peppermint candy, coarsely crushed

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix and cold milk together for about 2 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
  2. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Cut the cooled brownies into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
  4. Coarsely crush the peppermint candy if it is in large pieces. A rolling pin and a zip-top bag works well for this.
  5. Begin layering in a 3-quart (approx. 3 L) trifle bowl. Start with one-third of the brownie cubes, spreading them in an even layer.
  6. Top with one-third of the pudding mixture, spreading it gently over the brownies.
  7. Sprinkle one-third of the crushed peppermint candy over the pudding.
  8. Repeat the layers two more times: brownies, pudding, then candy, finishing with the last of the candy.
  9. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, before serving.

Notes

  • For a clean presentation, you can reserve a small amount of whipped topping and crushed candy to garnish the top just before serving.
  • Make sure your brownies are completely cooled before cutting and layering to prevent them from falling apart.
  • The chilling time is important for the pudding to set fully and for the flavors to come together.
  • Using a glass trifle bowl shows off the pretty layers, but any large, deep bowl will work.

Keywords: peppermint trifle, trifle, no-bake dessert, peppermint, holiday dessert

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