Description
A delightful layered trifle featuring rich brownie, creamy peppermint cheesecake, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of brownie mix
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Chocolate drizzle
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Additional whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions, baking until fudgy and cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until velvety.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form; add peppermint extract and whip to stiff peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Layer brownie squares, peppermint cheesecake filling, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle in a trifle dish.
- Repeat layers until components are used, finishing with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare brownies and cheesecake filling the day before. Avoid overmixing whipped cream to maintain texture. Chill for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, trifle, cheesecake, brownie, peppermint, holiday recipe