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Brownie Butterscotch Trifles

Brownie Butterscotch Trifles have layers of chewy brownie chunks, butterscotch pudding, and fresh whipped cream for an elegant dessert.

Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the butterscotch pudding:
  • 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 batch classic brownies
For the whipped cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and salt and stir until combined. Remove from heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with about 1/4 of the milk until very smooth. Whisk in the eggs. Pour the remaining milk into the butter mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
  3. Return the pan to medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for one minute, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 4 hours.
  4. Cut the brownies into cubes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream until frothy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to beat on high speed until firm peaks form.
  6. In individual trifle dishes or a large trifle dish, cover the bottom with a layer of brownie cubes. Spoon a layer of butterscotch pudding over then top with a layer of whipped cream. Continue until the layers reach the top of the dish. Serve.