Description

These Brownie Trifle Cups are everything you want in a game day dessert—easy, make-ahead, portable, and irresistibly chocolatey. With layers of fudgy brownie pieces, silky pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, they’re guaranteed crowd-pleasers. No fancy piping skills needed—just simple layering and lots of chocolate love.

Ingredients

Base Layers

1 batch brownies (homemade or boxed), cooled completely
2 cups chocolate pudding (instant or homemade)
2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping

Optional Toppings

Mini chocolate chips
Crushed Oreos
Sprinkles
Caramel or chocolate drizzle
Flaky sea salt

Other

8–10 clear 8 oz cups for layering

Instructions

1. Bake & Cool the Brownies

Prepare brownies according to your recipe or box instructions. Cool fully—this keeps the cubes neat and prevents mushy layers.

2. Prep the Components

Cut cooled brownies into ½–1 inch cubes.
Prepare pudding and whipped cream (or thaw whipped topping).
Set up a simple “layering station” so everything is within reach.

3. Build the First Layers

Spoon 2 tbsp pudding into the bottom of each cup.
Add a handful of brownie chunks over the pudding.
Top with a layer of whipped cream.

4. Repeat the Layers

Add more pudding → more brownies → more whipped cream.
Two full layers usually fit nicely in an 8 oz cup.
Leave space at the top for garnishing.

5. Add Final Toppings

Finish each cup with mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, sprinkles, or a caramel drizzle. A pinch of flaky sea salt is chef’s kiss.

6. Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the layers. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

A plastic knife cuts brownies cleaner than metal.
Use piping bags (or zip bags) to keep layers tidy.
Cool brownies + fully set pudding = no sinking layers.
Fresh whipped cream is great, but Cool Whip stays firm longer.