Gluten-Free Black Forest Brownie Trifle Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Black Forest Brownie Trifle Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 package favorite gluten-free brownie mix , prepared according to package directions, cooled and broken into pieces; 2 packages gluten-free instant chocolate pudding, prepared according to package directions ( or homemade ), chilled; 1 30oz can gluten-free cherry pie filling (or homemade ); 1 large tub, Cool Whip; 1 oz piece dark chocolate, for garnish (optional)

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Chill Time: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 10 to 12 servings

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Trifle is the ultimate party dessert. Beautifully presented with all of its glorious layers, easy to prepare, and a dessert that can be made in well advance of a gathering. Trifle is a crowd-pleasing dish that will feed a crowd from just one trifle bowl.

This Black Forest brownie trifle is my favorite trifle variation and one I grew up with. It has been my Nana's go-to dessert for a party or holiday for years. She even bought me a trifle bowl and mini trifle bowls as a wedding gift—she knows I can't get enough trifle.

Trifle is easy to prepare and can be made in advance of a party. If you don't have time to bake gluten-free brownies or chill gluten-free chocolate pudding, you can buy versions already prepared and ready to go.

My favorite gluten-free brownie mix is by Betty Crocker. So chewy and fudgy, you would never know it's gluten free.

If you have plenty of time, you can make your gluten-free brownies, chocolate pudding, and cherry pie filling from scratch.

Assembling the trifle simply means dividing the delicious ingredients in half then layering on top of one another in a trifle bowl. This simple and easy presentation certainly impresses.

As a final garnish, shave dark chocolate over top the final layer of whipped cream. Scoop the trifle into bowls—no slicing and serving. It's a deliciously messy affair, so get a big spoon and dig in.

1 (21.5-ounce) package gluten-free brownie mix
2 (5.9-ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding, prepared and chilled
1 (30-ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping
1 ounce dark chocolate, for optional garnish

Gather the ingredients.
Bake gluten-free brownies according to package directions. Set aside to cool completely before using for the trifle. Break apart with your hands into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare gluten-free chocolate pudding according to package directions. Chill until thickened and cold.
To prepare the trifle, layer the bottom of the bowl with half of the brownie pieces. Spoon half the chocolate pudding over top, followed by half the cherry pie filling and half the Cool Whip. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, ending with a Cool Whip layer. (Note: The layers do not have to be perfectly even—you can dollop instead of smoothing over.)
Chill assembled trifle an hour prior to serving.
If desired, using a Micoplane zester/grater, shave the dark chocolate over top the final whipped cream layer, for garnish, prior to serving.

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels—not all brands are created equal. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
200	Calories
4g	Fat
38g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories	200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 224mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 201mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.