Peppermint Bark Trifle

1 . Stage

In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2 . Stage

Turn on heat and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3 . Stage

Remove saucepan from heat and add white chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until white chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4 . Stage

Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

5 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9”-x-13” baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, prepare brownie batter according to box instructions and mix in additional egg until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.

6 . Stage

Make whipped cream: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer using the whisk attachment), beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

7 . Stage

Assemble trifle: Cut brownie into large cubes. Spoon a thin layer of whipped cream into bottom of trifle dish. Top with a layer of brownie, then white chocolate filling, then ½ cup crushed candy canes and whipped cream. Repeat twice more. 

8 . Stage

Garnish with crushed candy canes and white chocolate shavings.