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Yields:
10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Layers of brownie, candy canes, white chocolate, and heavy cream make up this festive trifle we can't get enough of. Just like our favorite Peppermint Bark, this dessert proves chocolate and candy canes belong together.
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Ingredients
For the white chocolate filling
- 3 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup
cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups
whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups
heavy cream
- 8 oz.
white chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp.
butter
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
For the brownies and assembly
- 1
box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 1
large egg
- 2 cups
heavy cream
- 1/4 cup
powdered sugar
- 12
candy canes, crushed, divided
- 1/2 cup
shaved white chocolate, for topping
Directions
For the white chocolate filling
- Step 1In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.
- Step 2Turn on heat and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Step 3Remove saucepan from heat and add white chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until white chocolate melts and mixture is blended.
- Step 4Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.
For the brownies and assembly
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9”-x-13” baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, prepare brownie batter according to box instructions and mix in additional egg until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Step 2Make whipped cream: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer using the whisk attachment), beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Step 3Assemble trifle: Cut brownie into large cubes. Spoon a thin layer of whipped cream into bottom of trifle dish. Top with a layer of brownie, then white chocolate filling, then ½ cup crushed candy canes and whipped cream. Repeat twice more.
- Step 4Garnish with crushed candy canes and white chocolate shavings.
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