Tiramisu Brownie Trifle

Ingredients:
1 pkg (18-21 oz) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make brownies)
1 container (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 bars (1.45 oz each) dark chocolate candy, divided
1/2-1 cup coffee liqueur (see Cook's Tip), divided
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp instant coffee granules
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg (3.3 oz) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling

Directions:
*Preheat oven to 375°F.
*Prepare brownie mix according to package directions.
*Set about 3/4 cup of the whipped topping aside (You can put it in a piping bag if you are feeling fancy!) *Chop 1 1/2 of the chocolate bars and set aside.
*For filling, combine 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, water and instant coffee in small bowl; stir until dissolved using whisk .
*In Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth.
*Gradually add coffee mixture to cream cheese; whisk until smooth.
*Add pudding mix to cream cheese mixture; whisk until mixture begins to thicken.
*Fold in remaining whipped topping and chopped chocolate; set aside.
*Cut brownie into 1-in. cubes using
*If desired, using basting brush, brush brownie cubes with additional 1/2 cup coffee liqueur.
*To assemble trifle, place one-third of the brownie cubes into Trifle Bowl.
*Layer one-third of the filling evenly over brownies.
*Repeat layers two more times.
*Pipe whipped topping in rows 1/2 in. apart over filling.
*Grate remaining chocolate bar over whipped topping

Yields: 20 servings

Cook’s Tips: To make a substitution for coffee liqueur, combine 3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp instant coffee granules and 1 tsp rum extract in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Chill before using.

Source: Pampered Chef



Submitted by:  Annie Distelzweig