i'll be honest... i actually am not a fan of trifle:( but i love this dessert! the texture is different than a traditional trifle since it has brownie instead of cake & mouse instead of pudding. it stays moist without getting soggy. i love the flavor & you could do so many variations on it as well! you could trade the Symphony bar out for Snickers, M&M's or peanut butter cups. or if you wanted to go the mint route- use some grasshopper cookies or just some oreos. or you could add hot fudge or caramel sauce. play around with it & make it your own. have fun with your food!:)
{Sheridan's brownie mousse trifle}
1- family sized boxed brownie mix
1- 3.9 oz. box instant chocolate jello pudding mix
1/2 cup water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2- 8 oz. containers cool whip whipped topping, thawed
1 king size Symphony candy bar, finely chopped
Prepare brownie mix according to box directions & cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares.
In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water & sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth. Fold in 1 container cool whip. Mix until no streaks remain.
In a trifle bowl or large glass bowl: layer 1/2 of the brownies, followed by 1/2 pudding mix, then 1/2 the other cool whip container. Repeat layers. Top with candy bar & refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
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