Chocolate Mint Trifle

This delicious chocolate mint trifle is full of layers of chocolate pudding, brownie pieces, mint whipped cream, and Oreo cookies.

This chocolate mint brownie trifle is an easy dessert to make, that looks so impressive when it’s all done. You could also make individual brownie trifle cups if you want everyone to have their own separate servings instead of scooping out of the same bowl.

Its the perfect dessert for mint chocolate dessert lovers, which is a great rich, decadent and refreshing flavor combo.

With the creamy homemade mint whipped cream, smooth chocolate pudding, chewy brownies, and crunchy Oreo cookie pieces. Its a combination worth dreaming about.

It’s a great option for St. Patrick’s Day because I love minty desserts this time of year. It would be delicious for Christmas, spring, or summer.

Ingredients needed:

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Chocolate Mint Trifle Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

• brownie mix – instead of a brownie mix, make up a batch of your favorite homemade brownies instead
• eggs
• oil
• instant chocolate pudding
• cold milk
• heavy cream
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract
• peppermint extract
• Mint Oreo Cookies – if you can’t find mint Oreos, regular Oreos work too, you just want the added crunch

How to make a Chocolate Mint Trifle?

1. Brownies. Start by making your brownie layer, by mixing the brownies according to the directions on the back on their box and bake them up in a 9×13 pan until brownies are done, with a few moist crumbs on a toothpick inserted in the middle.
2. Let the brownies cool completely, then cut them into small 1/2 inch sized pieces, and cover with a lid or place the pieces in a zip top bag so they don’t dry out.
3. Chocolate Pudding. Make the chocolate pudding by mixing it with milk according to the package directions in a medium bowl, then set it aside to chill until needed.
4. Mint Whipped Cream. Add the heavy whipping cream to a medium or large bowl (preferably the bowl of a stand mixer, but a hand electric mixer works as well). Whip up the cream until medium peaks form. Add in the sugar, vanilla, mint extract, and green food coloring, and whip them into the mixture until combined and stiff peaks form.
5. Oreos. Add the mint Oreos to a gallon sized bag and crush them up, or chop them up on a cutting board with a knife.
6. Assembling. Add one layer of brownies to the bottom of your trifle dish. Spoon chocolate pudding over the top of the brownies. Spoon the whipped cream over the pudding. Add a layer of the crushed Oreo cookies. Repeat with another layer of each, ending with a top layer of whipped cream and some crushed oreos over the top. Place the trifle in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours, then serve. The trifle can also be chilled up to overnight to let the brownies soften more, and allow the flavors to meddle longer.

Tips and Trips:

• Andes Mints pieces would be a delicious addition to this trifle too.
• Use Cool Whip with mint extract and food coloring folded instead of homemade whipped cream.
• Add a layer of hot fudge for another delicious layer, or substitute it for the creamy pudding layer.
• This would be a delicious dessert for Christmas, add small pieces of candy canes to add a nice touch, or add red food coloring instead of green if desired.
• Make mini trifles in mason jars, small cups, or wine glasses for a super cute way to serve them as individual servings.

Make Ahead and Storing Instructions:

This is a great make ahead recipe because it stores well in the fridge. You can make it up to 1 day in advanced totally assembled as is and store the trifle covered in the fridge until needed.

If you want to make it another day or two before you can prepare the separate layers and store them in the fridge, then assemble the day of serving. You can store the separate parts for up to 2 days in the fridge.

If you won’t be serving this at your own home you can keep the layers separate and assemble when you get there, or make sure to carefully place the trifle in a cooler with ice surrounding it so it won’t fall over.

This chocolate mint trifle is such a yummy mint chocolate dessert. It’s easy to make, and looks decadent and beautiful making it a great impressive dessert option for a party or event.

More brownie dessert recipes:

• Brownie in a Mug
• Brownie Batter Dip
• Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream

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