Chocolate Trifle

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square glass baking pan.

3 . Stage

Combine brownie mix, egg, 1/4 cup water, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Stir until well-blended, about 50 strokes. Spread into the prepared pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted 1 inch in from the edges comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 mintues.

5 . Stage

Cut cooled brownies into 1-inch squares and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Combine condensed milk, remaining 1/2 cup water, and pudding mix in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Place 1/2 of the brownies in a trifle bowl or glass serving dish. Top with 1/2 of the pudding mixture, then 1/2 of the 12-ounce container of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate on top for garnish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Refrigerate 8 hours before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS