Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Irish Cream Brownie Triflesβa decadent dessert designed for two, perfect for romantic evenings or special celebrations. This exquisite treat features rich, fudgy brownie cubes layered with a smooth, creamy pudding that melts in your mouth. Each spoonful offers a heavenly combination of flavors and textures that will impress your loved ones. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, these trifles can be customized with your favorite toppings or additional layers to create a truly personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons fruit juice or vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C) and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine diced butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder; microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave again for another 30 seconds until melted.
- Mix in salt and vanilla extract, followed by the egg and flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 23 minutes; cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- For the pudding, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; remove from heat and mix in fruit juice and butter.
- In serving dishes, layer brownie cubes with pudding mixture and refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; dollop over trifles and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider layering fresh berries or nuts between layers. These trifles can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight for an even richer taste.