Description
Dark chocolate brownies elevate this salty-sweet trifle into a luxurious dessert experience. Rich layers of intense chocolate and smooth cream promise a sinful indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 batch dark chocolate brownies (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) dark chocolate shavings
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare dark chocolate brownies either from scratch or using a store-bought mix. Allow them to cool completely at room temperature, then slice into bite-sized cubes.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it reaches a soft, billowy consistency with gentle peaks.
- Select clear glass serving vessels to showcase the trifle’s beautiful layered appearance.
- Create the first foundation layer by carefully arranging brownie cubes along the bottom of each glass.
- Generously dollop a smooth layer of freshly whipped cream over the brownie base, ensuring even coverage.
- Drizzle rich caramel sauce in a zigzag pattern across the cream layer, allowing it to cascade naturally.
- Sprinkle a delicate pinch of flaky sea salt over the caramel to enhance the dessert’s complex flavor profile.
- Repeat the layering process, building height and visual interest with alternating brownie, cream, caramel, and salt layers.
- Finish the trifle by garnishing the top with elegant dark chocolate shavings for added texture and decadence.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifles for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cream to set firmly.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate brownies for a rich, intense flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Use freshly whipped cream instead of store-bought for a lighter, more luxurious texture in the trifle.
- Experiment with different types of sea salt, like flaky Maldon or Himalayan pink salt, to add unique mineral notes and crunch.
- Prepare the trifle a few hours ahead of time to allow flavors to meld and enhance the overall dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg