By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
1087 cal · 45 min
Brownie Fudge Trifle
Recipe GLPRce34b4cb4738ad
A decadent layered dessert featuring rich chocolate fudge pudding, fudgy brownie cubes, pillowy whipped cream, and crunchy chocolate candy pieces. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this elegant trifle can be assembled in individual glasses or one large dish and served immediately or chilled until ready to enjoy.
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Ingredients
1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
2 cups cold whole milk
8 ounces brownies, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup chopped chocolate candy or candy pieces (such as toffee bits, chocolate chips, or candy-coated chocolates)
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate fudge pudding mix with the cold milk until smooth and well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
Cut the brownies into 1-inch cubes and have your whipped cream and chopped chocolate candy ready.
Begin layering the trifle: spoon a portion of the thickened chocolate fudge pudding into the bottom of each individual serving glass or into a single large trifle dish.
Add a layer of brownie cubes on top of the pudding.
Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Sprinkle a handful of the chopped chocolate candy over the whipped cream.
Repeat the layering process (pudding, brownies, whipped cream, candy) until you reach the top of your dish, ending with a final layer of whipped cream and a sprinkle of candy on top.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
Comments
This trifle is a genuine 45-minute weeknight win: a box of brownie mix bakes while you whisk pudding and prep the layers, so timing is honest and the dish comes together in the stated window. All ingredients are staples at any Charlotte chain—brownie mix, pudding mix, milk, and store-brand whipped cream run four to five dollars total, making it well under a dollar per serving. The real draw is that it requires no special shopping, no fussy technique, and produces a showstopping dessert that reheats gently or holds refrigerated for two days, so a batch feeds a family or travels to a potluck intact. The only caveat is that chocolate candy is vague—a budget of one to two dollars for crushed sandwich cookies or chocolate chips keeps the cost honest, while premium chocolate bars or specialty toppings shift the math upward.
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