Description
Delight in rich and creamy Brownie Trifles with Cookie Butter, combining fudgy homemade brownies with a luscious cookie butter mousse. This no-bake dessert is quick to assemble and perfect for sharing, layering decadent brownie crumbles with a sweet, airy cookie butter whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 18.3 oz box brownie mix (plus ingredients required on the box to bake brownies)
Cookie Butter Mousse
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup creamy cookie butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Brownies: Follow the package directions on the brownie mix box to bake the brownies. Once baked, allow them to cool completely before proceeding to ensure they crumble properly without melting the mousse later.
- Make Cookie Butter Mousse: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment, combine heavy whipping cream, creamy cookie butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and reaches a mousse-like, airy texture.
- Crumble Brownies: Once cooled, crumble the brownies into a bowl, breaking them into small pieces suitable for layering.
- Assemble Trifles: In three small trifle bowls or glasses, add a generous layer of crumbled brownie pieces at the bottom. Spoon a layer of cookie butter mousse over the brownie crumbs and gently spread evenly using the back of the spoon. Repeat layering one or two more times, finishing with a topping of crumbled brownies.
- Serve or Chill: You can serve the trifles immediately for a softer mousse texture or chill until ready to serve. If chilled, allow the trifles to sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes before serving to soften the mousse slightly.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before crumbling to maintain the mousse’s texture.
- You can use store-bought or homemade cookie butter for the mousse.
- Adjust the number of layers according to the size of your serving dishes.
- For ease, prepare brownies and mousse ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Chilling enhances mousse firmness but letting the trifles warm slightly improves flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for baking brownies, varies by oven and mix instructions)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
