Really, it's not my find. It was my sister-in-law's -- and I will be eternally grateful to her for bringing this shining beacon of chocolathood into my life.
Those who know me know I am somewhat of a chocolate junkie. For me, chocolate milk is a daily staple (we're talking a large glass here) and would never in any realm be considered a sweet treat, merely breakfast.
Knowing this, I tell you: I have three desserts in my life which have crowning glory. This Chocolate Trifle is one. (The other two: Rum Chocolate Cake found by Katie's father-in-law (aka Bill) and The Thing from Katie's father-in-law (still Bill. As a side note: Bill is my chocolate guru.).)
It is that good.
I had it for the first time 5 weeks ago and have dreamt about it nightly since.
So when my sis-in-law asked me to make dessert for tonight's Sunday dinner, I replied: "Sure. Then I'll need your Chocolate Trifle recipe."
I pray I made it like her's. I'll cry if I fail. Big. Fat. Tears.
Being generous and seeking out good karma for myself, I am going to share. I'll put the original recipe and my sis-in-law's alterations in italics next to it.
I'm giving the original measurements, but my sis-in-law doubles this, as I did.
1 19.8-ounce package brownie mix (Ghiradelli Double Chocolate brownies)
1 3.9-ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 C water
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (this is a little sweet, so my SIL simply uses whipping cream and doesn't add anything to it, simply whipping the cream with the beaters)
1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (Vanilla-flavored Cool Whip, except I couldn't find that, so I got plain. I'll let you know how that works out)
1 bar chocolate candy (bag of Heath Bar bits)
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely. Cut into 1-inch squares.
In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping (the beaten whip cream) until no streaks remain.
In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half the brownies, half the pudding mixture and half the 12-ounce container of whipped topping (top with Heath bar bits). Repeat layers.
Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
You can thank me later.
8 comments:
Oh yes, I will thank you now, because I will DEFINITELY be making this SOOOOOOOON!
It sounds ah-mazing! I will have to give it a try.
Can't wait to try it!!
I want. Only 9 more months and I can have milk again (unless a miracle happens and the boy can take it before then).
P.S. I will be telling Bill how much you idolize his chocolate picks. I'm sure he'll be flattered (if also unsurprised :)).
Rachel,
Around here we call that dessert
"Better than sex dessert"!!
G:ma
I was going to make that tomorrow. But dang it!!!! I forgot the heath bar bits. Bummer. Something else will have to be made in place of Sunday night treat ...
Yup. Your words ring true. This is nummy stuff.
My mom said it was good because I MADE IT! This past weekend we had it and it was life changing....you should be blessed for your goodness. Love you!
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