Here’s a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert recipe known as “Heaven in a Bowl.” It’s rich, layered, simple to assemble, and perfect for potlucks, parties, or holidays.
Heaven in a Bowl
Ingredients
-
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients needed to prepare it)
-
1 package (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
-
2 cups cold milk
-
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
-
8 oz cream cheese, softened
-
1 cup powdered sugar
-
1 cup crushed toffee bits or chopped candy bars (like Heath)
-
Optional: extra chocolate chips or shaved chocolate for topping
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownies
-
Bake the brownies according to the package directions.
-
Let them cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Make the Pudding
-
In a bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with the cold milk.
-
Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer
-
Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
-
Fold in half of the whipped topping.
4. Assemble the Dessert
In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, layer in order:
-
Half of the brownie cubes
-
Half of the cream cheese mixture
-
Half of the chocolate pudding
-
Half of the toffee bits
Repeat the layers once more.
5. Finish
-
Spread remaining whipped topping over the top.
-
Sprinkle with extra toffee bits or chocolate if desired.
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for best texture and flavor.
Tips
-
Use chocolate chunk brownies for extra richness.
-
Swap toffee bits for crushed peanut butter cups or Oreos.
-
Layer in small jars for individual servings.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• A peanut butter version
• A red velvet version
• A lighter, low-sugar version
Just tell me!
