Description
Decadent no-bake dessert with layers of fudgy brownies, creamy chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. Perfect make-ahead party treat!
Ingredients
- 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, baked and cooled
- 2 cups prepared chocolate pudding (instant or homemade)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (pecans or hazelnuts)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Brownie Base: If using homemade brownies, bake and cool completely (about 2 hours). For store-bought, trim edges to fit your dish.
- Whip Cream: In chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in pudding.
- Assemble: Spread cream mixture over brownie base. Top with chocolate shavings, nuts, or berries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is ideal).
- Serve: Run knife under hot water before slicing. Serve cold.
Notes
Pro Tips: Poke holes in brownies before layering for extra absorption. For clean slices, chill overnight and use hot knife.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (if baking brownies)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg