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Heaven in a Bowl

A delightful no-fuss trifle made with layers of cake or brownies, creamy pudding, and fresh berries, perfect for potlucks or a cozy dessert.

  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed cake or brownies (about one 9x13 cake or pan of brownies), room temperature
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or a mix), sliced if large
  • 2 cups whipped topping (or whipped cream)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or shavings
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional — walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Cube your cake or brownies into bite-size pieces.
  2. Prepare the pudding by whisking the instant pudding mix with cold milk and let it chill.
  3. Layer half the cake/brownies, half the pudding, berries, and whipped topping in a deep bowl. Repeat layers, ending with whipped topping.
  4. Top with chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature cake or brownies and chill overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: trifle, dessert, pudding, no-bake, easy recipe