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triple chocolate brownie trifle in a bowl beside a fork and napkin

Triple Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Kristin
This triple chocolate brownie trifle dessert (what a mouthful) is just what the doctor ordered when you want to let someone know how much you're appreciating them. Recipe from Bake, an Irish cookbook.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Irish
Servings 16 people
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

Brownie Layer

  • 185 g butter plus extra for greasing
  • 185 g dark chocolate chips
  • 85 g plain flour
  • 40 g cocoa powder
  • 3 eggs medium, beaten
  • 275 g caster sugar
  • 50 g milk chocolate chips
  • 50 g white chocolate chips

Chocolate Custard Layer

  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 30 g cornflour
  • 15 g cocoa powder
  • 2 egg yolks medium
  • 500 mL milk
  • 100 g milk chocolate chips

Whipped Cream Layer

  • 500 mL cream
  • 25 g icing sugar
  • 4 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur plus extra for assembling (optional)

To Decorate

  • chocolate pieces such as Flake, crushed Maltesers, Whoppers, etc.

Instructions 

  • Melt the Dark Chocolate and Butter: Wash your hands with soap and water. Preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit, 160 degrees Celsius. Use the scale to weigh out your ingredients and organized by dessert component: brownie, chocolate custard, and whipped cream. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Turn off the stove. Add the dark chocolate chips. Stir to melt the chocolate and mix it with the butter. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Use a sifter to sift the flour and cocoa powder together.
  • Whisk the Eggs & Sugar Together: Use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whisk the eggs and sugar together. The mixture should look thick and creamy and doubled in size when finished.
  • Stir in Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate & Bake: Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and use a large spoon or spatula to fold it in gently. Gently fold in the flour mixture and the remaining chocolate chips for the brownie. Transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Graham says the brownie should appear slightly shiny and feel like a sheet of paper on top. Turn off the oven when finished. To make the trifle, continue to the next step or enjoy your brownie when it cools.
  • Make a Paste for the Custard: Combine the sugar, cornflour, cocoa powder, egg yolks, and 2 tablespoon of milk in a bowl. It should form a paste.
  • Heat Up the Remaining Milk & Combine with the Paste: Add the remaining milk to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high. Just before it boils, pour the hot milk into the paste. Mix it together. Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan. Slowly bring it to a boil. Turn off the stove when finished.
  • Combine with the Milk Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips and stir until they have melted completely. Transfer the custard to a clean bowl. Graham recommends placing a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the custard to prevent a film from forming.
  • Make the Whipped Cream: While the custard cools, make the whipped cream. Whisk together the cream, sugar, and Irish cream liqueur if using.
  • Assemble the Trifle: To assemble the trifle, cut the brownie into slices. Place the brownie slices at the bottom of a clean bowl. If you're using liqueur, drizzle some on top. Add the chocolate custard over the brownie. Top with whipped cream. Decorate the trifle with the crushed chocolate pieces and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 882IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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