Gluten-Free Brownie and Yogurt Chocolate Trifle
This impressive chocolate trifle layers rich fudge brownies with creamy vanilla yogurt, chocolate pudding, and crunchy granola for textural contrast. Perfect for potluck dinners, family gatherings, or when you want a show-stopping dessert that's easy to make ahead. The combination of boxed brownie mix and instant pudding makes this accessible while still delivering bakery-quality results. Each spoonful offers multiple textures and flavors that complement each other beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mixhomemade brownies1:1none
use 9x13 batch
- water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix boxhomemade brownies1:1none
use 9x13 batch
- 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt
- 1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawedheavy cream whipped with sugar1 cup cream + 2 tbsp sugarnoneadds dairy
whip to soft peaks
Full guide → - 1 box (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mixhomemade chocolate puddingequal amountnone
cool completely before using
- 1 cup milk
- 1 box (6 oz) Nature Valley dark chocolate granola thins
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and line pan with foil, then spray with cooking spray
- 2
Make brownie batter as directed on box and spread in pan
- 3
Bake as directed on box and cool completely
- 4
Mix yogurt with half of the whipped topping in medium bowl until blended
- 5
Beat pudding mix with milk using whisk until thick and smooth
- 6
Stir remaining whipped topping into pudding mixture
- 7
Cut brownies into squares
- 8
Place half of brownie squares in bottom of glass bowl
- 9
Spread half of yogurt mixture over brownies
- 10
Coarsely crush granola thins and set aside portion for garnish
- 11
Sprinkle remaining granola crumbs over yogurt layer
- 12
Top with all pudding mixture
- 13
Place remaining brownie squares over pudding
- 14
Top with remaining yogurt mixture
- 15
Sprinkle reserved granola crumbs over top and garnish with whole granola thin
- 16
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving
Tips
Use a clear glass bowl to showcase the beautiful layers of this trifle.
Make sure brownies are completely cool before cutting to prevent crumbling.
Reserve some whole granola thins for an elegant garnish on top.
Good to Know
covered in refrigerator
at least 4 hours, can be made day before
chilled, use large spoon to get all layers
Common Mistakes
Don't skip cooling time for brownies to avoid melting other layers
Refrigerate full time to allow layers to set properly
Substitutions
use 9x13 batch
whip to soft peaks
cool completely before using
FAQ
Can I make this a day ahead?
Yes, this trifle actually improves overnight as flavors meld. Keep covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
What if I don't have a trifle bowl?
Use any clear glass bowl or even individual glasses. The clear container lets you see the beautiful layers.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. The texture is best within the first 2 days.