Mint Chocolate Trifle

So while I was looking in my pantry I found a box of Pillsbury Mint Chocolate Brownie mix that's been sitting in there for awhile. I decided finally to use it in something so I wouldn't have to keep looking at it. Then I glanced across the kitchen for another inspiration and I saw a glass container full of mini York Peppermint Patti's...a trifle!

This is really easy to make and it got rave reviews, but I actually didn't try any so I can't tell you from a firsthand experience. But what's not to love, mint brownies, pudding, Cool Whip, and York Peppermint Patti's? The great thing about this dessert is that it doesn't leave you feeling really full. Aside from the brownies, everything else is pretty light. 

Ingredients:

1 box Pillsbury Mint Chocolate Brownie mix (if you don't have one just add some peppermint extract to a regular brownie mix)

1 box of chocolate pudding (serves 4)

1 box vanilla pudding (serves 4)

2 16 oz. containers of Cool Whip

10 mini York Peppermint Patti's

Optional:

1/2 cup Andes mint baking pieces (I had them leftover)

1/4 cup hot fudge sauce or chocolate syrup

Directions:

Prepare brownies according to directions on box-let set for about 10 min. and crumble. 

Prepare both puddings, in separate bowls, according to directions on the boxes.

Pour the chocolate pudding on the bottom layer of the trifle; add one of the Cool Whip containers as the second layer. Put half of the brownies on next (add 1/4 cup of crushed Andes mint baking pieces if you want). Add the vanilla pudding, then the brownies, and top with the last container of Cool Whip. Sprinkle the top with York Peppermint Patti's (and remaining Andes mint baking pieces). Drizzle with chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce if desired.

Death By Chocolate Trifle

This recipe was found off allrecipes.com I tweaked the recipe a little to make it more my own, but it's super easy to make. If you're a chocolate-lover then you're just going to have to try this recipe. If you don't want to use a cake mix, you can also use a brownie mix too.

Ingredients:

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix

1 cup chocolate syrup

2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix

8 candy bars (whatever your favorite are)

1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

Bake cake in 9x13 inch pan according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the cake is baking, prepare the instant pudding according to instructions on box, set aside to chill.

When the cake comes out of the oven, punch holes in the cake with a fork. Pour the chocolate syrup over the top of the entire cake. Using a fork, crumble the cake into smaller pieces. In a large bowl, put a layer of cake on the bottom, then cover with a layer of pudding. Then spread a layer of whipped topping, then sprinkle some of the crushed candy bars. Repeat the layers to the top of the bowl, ending with the candy bars on top. Refrigerate until serving time.