Description
A Salted Caramel Brownie Trifle is a layered dessert made by combining fudgy brownies, rich salted caramel mousse, velvety whipped cream, and decadent chocolate ganache. This dessert is assembled in a transparent dish, allowing the layers to be visually appealing while offering an irresistible mix of textures and flavors. The contrast between the slightly salty caramel mousse and the sweetness of the brownies makes this dessert a unique and luxurious treat
Ingredients
Scale
For the brownies:
- 1 batch of your favorite fudgy brownies (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional: Add a pinch of sea salt to the batter for extra depth
For the salted caramel mousse:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (plus extra for layering)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
For the chocolate ganache:
- ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
For whipped cream layer:
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Crumbled brownie bits
- Extra caramel drizzle
- Chocolate curls or sea salt flakes
Instructions
1. Prepare the brownies:
- Bake and cool completely. Cut into bite-sized chunks or crumble for texture.
2. Make the mousse:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add caramel sauce, sugar, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Fold in whipped cream gently. Chill until ready to use.
3. Make ganache:
- Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, let sit 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly.
4. Whip the cream:
- Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Chill.
5. Assemble the trifle:
- In a large glass dish, layer:
- Brownie chunks
- Drizzle of caramel sauce
- Salted caramel mousse
- Chocolate ganache
- Whipped cream
- Repeat layers and finish with garnish.
6. Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let flavors meld.
Notes
Rich, gooey, and layered with love—this trifle is a caramel lover’s dream! Perfect for parties or when you just want to treat yourself to something decadent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for brownies)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salted Caramel Brownie Trifle Recipe