Trifles are the perfect dessert for any summer activity with friends; they are light, airy, and super easy to make. If you’re anything like me, you hate going to the store if you only need a couple of things, that’s why I love this recipe. All of the ingredients are super simple and most people already have them, so there is no need for an extra trip to the grocery store. Although I had never made this trifle before today, it quickly became one of my favorites as soon as I made it because it is based around brownies and no-bake Oreo cheesecake that everyone will love.
The Recipe: https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/oreo-cheesecake-brownie-trifle/
Ingredients
BROWNIE
- 1 1/2 cups (336g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) flour
- 3/4 cup (85g) cocoa
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
OREO CHEESECAKE FILLING
- 16 oz (452g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (155g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (45ml) milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (176g) Oreo crumbs
ADDITIONAL
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
- 16–20 Oreos, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
- To make the brownie, combine the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add eggs and mix until well combined.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in another medium-sized bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 24-27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Set aside to cool.
- To make the cheesecake filling, add the cream cheese and sugar to a large mixer bowl and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to make the whipped cream. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold about 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Add the remaining whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold until combined.
- Add the Oreo crumbs and gently fold until well combined.
- To make the additional whipped cream for layering, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- To layer everything together, but the brownie into small pieces. Add about half of the brownie pieces to the bottom of the trifle dish.
- Add about half of the cheesecake filling in an even layer on top of the brownies.
- Add about 3/4 of the chopped Oreos in an even layer on top of the cheesecake filling, then drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Add a little more than half of the whipped cream, reserving enough to pipe some on the top of the finished trifle.
- Add another layer of brownies and cheesecake filling.
- Finish off the trifle with some swirls of the remaining whipped cream, the remaining chopped Oreos, and another drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Refrigerate the trifle until ready to serve. I like to let it all sit together for a few hours before serving. Trifle is best when covered for 3-4 days.
Reflection:
This recipe took me about an hour and a half to make. It was generally easy to understand and was not very messy. Organization is definitely the key to this recipe. Some simple tips that HHS food and nutrition teacher, Michelle Rhinehardt recommended were to “ keep everything labeled and in its correct location in the kitchen.” and “Keep kitchen equipment organized and grouped and near where it will be used.” Even Though the recipe was a little more time-consuming than expected, it was worth it. This is a delicious recipe that was loved by my entire family. One main reason that my mom loved it particularly was because it is so rich. We have tried many trifles and this one is our favorite.
