Strawberry & Brownie Trifle

We have lots of strawberries in our yard and this was a great way to use them. It is a yummy treat and just the right size.

Fudge Brownies

Melt together:

*1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted
*1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips, melted

After melting the chocolate add the following and mix with the creamed mixture below.

Cream together:

*1/2 cup Butter, at room temperature
*3/4 cup Brown Sugar
*3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
*2 teaspoons Vanilla

After you have combined all of the above add one egg at a time until well mixed.

* 4 eggs, at room temperature
*1 cup of Flour
*1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Combine all ingredients and mix just until smooth texture.
Prepare a parchment lined 9″ x 13″ baking pan sprayed with Cooking Spray.
Bake the Brownies at 325*F. For 35-40 minutes. Do not over bake.

Layering Strawberry Brownie Trifle

When brownies have cooled cut into squares, about 1/4 of the pan of brownies (for 6 small glasses) and layer in small glasses with whipped cream, brownies and strawberries, repeat until glasses are filled and top with mint leaves if desired.

This brownie recipe will make more brownies than you will need for these trifles but you could freeze or like we did just eat them, Yum!

Fudge Brownie recipe adapted from Cookies and Cups

Strawberries and Whipped Cream

*1 cup strawberries washed, dried and quartered

Whipped Cream

*1 cup Heavy Cream, no substitutes
*1/4 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
*1 teaspoon Vanilla

Whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken, add vanilla and gradually add the confectioners sugar and whip until it is double in bulk and sticks to the beaters. Be careful not to over whip or it will become clumpy looking.

Whipped Cream recipe adapted from Recipe Girl