Andes Mint Brownie Lush
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Andes Mint Brownie Lush
Description
Andes Mint Brownie Lush begins with a dense, fudgy brownie baked in a 9x13-inch dish as the base layer. Once cooled, a cream cheese layer blended with powdered sugar and peppermint extract is folded together with chopped Andes mint baking chips and whipped topping, adding a cool, creamy, and minty contrast to the rich brownies. Over this, a layer of chocolate fudge instant pudding mixed with cold milk is poured and spread evenly, adding smooth chocolate flavor and softness.
The final layer of whipped topping crowns the dessert, sprinkled with more Andes mint chips for texture and accentuated mint flavor. Chilling at least four hours allows the layers to set, combining fudgy, creamy, and refreshing mint elements. This make-ahead dessert is suitable for mint and chocolate lovers seeking a multi-textured dish combining richness with a cool finish.
Ingredients
- 18.3 ounce brownie mix with ingredients to make fudge-like brownies
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened, package
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 ounce frozen whipped topping thawed and divided, container
- 10 ounce Andes mint baking chips package
- green food coloring optional
- 7.8 ounces chocolate fudge instant pudding mix (I used 2 3.9-oz boxes)
- 3 cups milk cold
Instructions
- Prepare brownies in a 9x13 inch baking dish according to package directions.
- Allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together sugar, cream cheese and peppermint extract until completely blended.
- Add 1 ½ cups Andes Mint Baking Chips and stir until combined.
- Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
- Spread over brownie.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together milk and instant pudding mix until combined and thickened.
- Pour over cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Top the brownie lush with remaining whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with Andes Mint Baking Chips.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours prior to slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 76g | 152% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.