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Heaven In A Bowl The Best Chocolate Brownie Trifle

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This Heaven in a Bowl Chocolate Brownie Trifle is the ultimate easy potluck dessert. Featuring layers of fudgy brownies, rich chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, and a surprise twist of crispy turkey bacon, this recipe brings together all your favorite dessert textures and flavors in one bowl. With zero complicated steps and a quick assembly, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for any gathering.

Whether you’re prepping for a holiday, BBQ, or office potluck, this no-bake layered dessert comes together in minutes and always vanishes fast. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable—swap out ingredients, add caramel, or serve it in individual jars for a personal touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (18 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the brownies according to the package directions. Let them cool completely, then cut into small cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Set aside.
  3. In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the brownie cubes on the bottom.
  4. Spread half of the chocolate pudding over the brownies.
  5. Add half of the whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  6. Sprinkle half of the mini chocolate chips, half of the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and half of the crumbled turkey bacon over the whipped topping.
  7. Repeat the layers: remaining brownies, pudding, whipped topping, chocolate chips, cookies, and turkey bacon.
  8. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

 

Notes

  • Use dense, fudgy brownies for the best texture—cake-like brownies may fall apart in layers.

  • Chill your dessert at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.

  • Want extra flavor? Drizzle caramel, chocolate syrup, or peanut butter sauce between layers.

  • Swap turkey bacon with regular bacon or omit entirely for a fully sweet version.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free brownie mix and cookies.

  • This dessert is best served cold and doesn’t freeze well due to the whipped topping and pudding layers.

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