Chocolate Trifle

Name: Chocolate Trifle
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 1 pound light brown sugar; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups chopped almonds; 6 ounces chocolate chips; 1 cup shredded coconut (optional); Two 3.4-ounce packages cook-and serve chocolate pudding mix; 1/4 cup sherry; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup granulated sugar

12 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 pound light brown sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped almonds
6 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Two 3.4-ounce packages cook-and serve chocolate pudding mix
1/4 cup sherry
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2

Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
3

In a bowl, beat the eggs and butter together; add the brown sugar, then gradually add the flour and mix well.
4

Stir in the vanilla.
5

Fold in the nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut (if using).
6

Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
7

Cool and cut into squares.
8

Prepare the pudding according to the package directions.
9

Let cool slightly.
10

Crumble the brownies into chunks, put them back into the glass dish, and sprinkle with sherry.
11

Spoon the pudding over the brownies.
12

Beat the cream with the granulated sugar until stiff.
13

Spoon the whipped cream onto the completely cooled trifle.
14

Refrigerate until serving time.