Name: Easy Chocolate Brownie Heath Bar Trifle Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 9x13 pan of brownies (baked); 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (made according to package directions); 1 16 ounce cool whip (thawed); 1 package heath bar toffee bits

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Enjoy layers of fudgy brownies nestled between clouds of velvety whipped cream and smooth chocolate pudding all topped with crunchy bits of heath bar toffee bits in this Heath Bar Trifle recipe. Whip this luscious brownie trifle up in 10 minutes for an easy dessert that will steal the spotlight at any dinner party or simply to satisfy a chocolate lover’s dream.

a large trifle dish with layers of chocolate brownie heath bar trifle sitting on a blue and white tablecloth outside

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Why you’ll love this Brownie Heath Bar Trifle:

10 MINUTE PREP TIME – prepare this layered dessert in only 10 minutes

IMPRESSIVE DESSERT – serve this dessert in a trifle bowl to show off the contrasting layers of brownies and whipped cream

CHOCOLATE RECIPE – this may soon become your favorite chocolate dessert

ADAPTABLE SERVING SIZE – don’t need a large trifle recipe that will serve 20+ people? Simply cut the ingredients in half (or even smaller) and simply serve in a small container with clear glass

VERSATILE DESSERT – check out the ingredient variations below for ideas about other trifle recipes

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TRIFLE BOWL – don’t have a trifle bowl? No worries, any large glass bowl will work to show off the layers of this decadent dessert. Check out my favorite glass bowl below.

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Heath Bar Trifle Ingredients:

BROWNIES – bake a 9×13 pan of brownies. Feel free to use a boxed brownie mix from the grocery store or your own brownies recipe. I love to make Chocolate Espresso Brownies for the extra chocolate flavor.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING – 1 package of instant chocolate pudding mix mixed with whole mix (according package directions) will be the perfect amount

WHIPPED CREAM – use a 16 ounce container of cool whip or make homemade whipped cream by mixing COLD heavy whipping cream with a 1/2 c powdered sugar & 1 tsp vanilla extract on medium-high to high speed for 3-4 minutes.

HEATH CANDY BARS – buy whole heath toffee bars and break them into small pieces yourself or buy heath toffee bits

See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full ingredients list and instructions.

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Overview – How to make a Brownie Heath Bar Trifle:

This amazing dessert has ONE simple step:

ASSEMBLE TRIFLE – layer brownies, pudding, cool whip, and heath bar crumbles. Note: the number of layers will depend on how large your trifle dish is. The traditional English trifle has 2 layers but personally I like the look of 3 layers.

Ingredient Variations:

The best part of this recipe is the fact that it can be turned into many other delicious trifle recipes.

ANGEL FOOD CAKE & FRESH FRUIT – for a fresh spring or summer dessert

OREO COOKIES OR PEANUT BUTTER CUPS – swap out the heath bar for other delicious candies

CARAMEL SAUCE – swap out the chocolate pudding for caramel sauce

CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX OR DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE MIX – for layers of chocolate cake instead of brownies

VANILLA PUDDING – lighten the chocolate flavor with vanilla pudding

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FAQs:

How long will trifle keep in the fridge?

Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered in plastic wrap. A trifle will be safe to eat for up to 7 days but the integrity and picturesque layers will be reduced after 2-3 days.

Will trifle get soggy overnight?

Typically trifles should be made at least 1 hour in advance or the day before but this will depend on what your layers are made of. A trifle should be stored in the refrigerator. Leftover trifle will start to become soggy after 2-3 days.

Will trifle freeze?

Trifles can be frozen but the cool whip or whipping cream layer can separate after being frozen and defrosted. Trifle desserts are best served fresh.

Can trifle be made the day before?

A trifle should be made between 1 and 24 hours in advance. Save the top layer of whipped cream or cool whip until just before serving. Store the trifle in the refrigerator, tightly covered with plastic wrap.

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