This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Loaded with layers of fudgy brownies and creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, topped with gooey caramel sauce, mini Twix, and more chocolate. This Cheesecake Brownie Trifle is irresistible!
Why We Love This Recipe!
- Chocolate Lovers Dream: If you’re a chocolate lover, well, here it is! This dessert is layered with rich and dreamy chocolate brownies, chocolate cheesecake filling, and more!
- Crowd-Pleaser: The recipe makes enough to serve at least 12 people, making it fit for any holiday occasion. Keep this recipe in mind for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or even Valentine’s Day! And take them to your favorite potlucks or backyard BBQs!
- Easy Recipe: All that’s needed is a little mixing and layering of all the decadent components to make a quick and simple no-bake dessert to share.
*BONUS: This Chocolate Trifle recipe is the perfect centerpiece for the dessert table! The hardest part is keeping little (and big) fingers out before it is time to serve!
It’s an easy dessert recipe perfect for when you need to feed a crowd but don’t have all the time in the world to make something more complex. Plus, the rich, creamy, and chocolatey flavor is just as satisfying as any other delicious dessert!
When you’re planning on feeding more than just a few people, dessert recipes often get a little tedious and take significant time. And we all know that we can use as much time as possible when prepping for a gathering of any kind, especially during the holidays.
That’s why I love having a list of easy, crowd-pleasing recipes ready to pull from. Some of my favorites are this Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, this rich S’mores Dip Recipe for dipping cookies, graham crackers, or fresh fruit, and this No Bake Key Lime Pie In A Jar recipe!
Ingredient Notes
How To Make Brownie and Chocolate Trifle Recipe
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
Step 1 | Bake, cool, and cut brownies
Begin this easy recipe by making the brownies according to the packaging instructions. Super simple, right? Most brownies will take about 25 minutes to bake. After, let them cool for about an hour.
Once completely cooled, cut the chewy brownies into 2 to 3-inch cubes, reserving about 1.5 cups of brownie bits for the trifle topping.
Step 2 | Make chocolate whipped cream
Next, add two cups of cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa to a large bowl. Use an electric mixer or a mixing bowl and a hand mixer, if possible. A stand mixer works well, too!
Combine the ingredients for about 3 to 4 minutes until stiff peaks form, scraping the edges with a spatula as you go. Then, set the bowl aside for later.
Step 3 | Combine the cheesecake mixture
In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese, the remaining heavy whipping cream, white sugar, and vanilla, mixing for a couple of minutes until the ingredients are well combined.
Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula halfway through mixing.
Step 4 | Mix the whipped cream & cheesecake mixture together
Now, add the cocoa whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and use a spatula to fold it in until most of the streaks are gone.
Step 5 | Layer ingredients
Then, layer the ingredients into the trifle bowl. First, add ⅓ of the brownies, then three tablespoons of caramel in an even layer. Next, spread ⅓ of the cheesecake filling and continue the same order until all ingredients are used.
Then, for the second layer.
And now that last (3rd) layer!
Step 6 | Add toppings and dig in!
Finally, add the reserved brownie bits and three more tablespoons of caramel sauce. Then, sprinkle with your favorite chocolates and enjoy!
Tips
- Pretty Layers– For clean and even layers, carefully add the ingredients using a rubber spatula or- even better- add the cheesecake filling to a piping bag and swirl from the inside out to form a perfectly even and presentable layer each time. No matter how you choose to do it, the key is to be gentle, so you don’t smush the layers into one another.
- Fluffy Whipped Cream– For the perfect silky-smooth texture, don’t overmix the whipped cream and the cheesecake mixture.
- Soften Ingredients– To make mixing easier, have the ingredients at room temperature before beginning, like the cream cheese.
- Smaller Brownie Bites– If preferred, cut the brownies into 1-inch to 1.5-inch squares instead for mini bites.
Variations and Substitutions
Recipe FAQs
I recommend making this dessert recipe no more than 24 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture. While the flavors are all still there, the brownie pieces tend to become soggy after a while.
You can use your favorite box of brownie mix. Ghirardelli brownie mix is known for being super delicious and robust in chocolate flavor, but any brand will do the trick!
A trifle bowl is best– It’s essentially a large glass bowl with a flat bottom, raised on a stand. However, using another bowl won’t make the dessert any less scrumptious. It’s best to use a clear container to show off all the delicious layers, but if you’re in a pinch, anything will do!
Storage
Refrigerate: Store leftover trifle in the refrigerator in an airtight container or sealed with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. The recipe will last for about five days, remaining fresh for the next time you need a chocolate fix!
I don’t suggest freezing the brownie trifle because the ingredients lose texture and become soggy once thawed.
What to Serve with No-Bake Cheesecake Brownie Trifle
Try this decadent cheesecake brownie dessert with a scoop of creamy homemade ice cream, like my Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream, M&M Ice Cream, or this Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. The best part is that these ice cream recipes are “no-churn,” meaning you don’t need a fancy ice cream machine to enjoy homemade ice cream!
More Dreamy Chocolate Desserts
- Oreo Brownie Poke Cake
- Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread
- Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Chocolate Strawberry Cream Whoopie Pies
Hungry for more easy, home-cooked, delicious recipes?
Sign up for my free recipe club to get family-friendly recipes in your inbox each week! Find me sharing daily meal-time inspiration on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Trifle
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (18.3 ounce), plus ingredients (eggs, water, oil or butter)
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (2 blocks)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Layers and Garnishes
- ¾ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 5 mini twix or favorite candies or chocolates
Instructions
- Make the brownies according to the directions. In a 9×13 baking dish, the brownies will take 25 minutes to bake and 60 minutes to completely cool. Allow the brownies to cool completely. Cut into 2-3 inch cubes. Keep 1 ½ cups of brownie cubes set aside for the topping.
- Make Cocoa Whipped Cream: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa. Using a whisk attachment or electric hand mixer beat for 3-4 minutes or until you have stiff peaks, scraping the bowl with a spatula halfway through. Set aside.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate large bowl, add the cream cheese, ½ cup heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. With a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix for 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly mixed, scraping the bowl with a spatula halfway through.
- Add the cocoa whipped cream to the cheese mixture. With a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold until most of the streaks are gone.
- LAYERS: In your trifle bowl layer in this order:1/3 of the brownies 3 tablespoons caramel 1/3 cup of the cheesecake filling Repeat this 3 times.
- Top with the reserved 1 ½ cups of brownies and 3 more tablespoons of caramel.
- Top with your favorite chocolates.
Notes
- Pretty Layers– For clean and even layers, carefully add the ingredients using a rubber spatula or- even better- add the cheesecake filling to a piping bag and swirl from the inside out to form a perfectly even and presentable layer each time. No matter how you choose to do it, the key is to be gentle, so you don’t smush the layers into one another.
- Fluffy Whipped Cream– For the perfect silky-smooth texture, don’t overmix the whipped cream and the cheesecake mixture.
- Soften Ingredients– To make mixing easier, have the ingredients at room temperature before beginning, like the cream cheese.
- Smaller Brownie Bites– If preferred, cut the brownies into 1-inch or 1 ½-inch squares instead for mini bites.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
©️Soulfully Made
This is definitely gooey, creamy, chocolatey and perfect for sweet tooth cravings. Best dessert for chocolate lovers.
Thank you so much!
Holy moly is this trifle to die for! Every bite is absolutely heavenly!
Thank you, Holley. I just love brownies so this is a favorite of mine too!
I made this trifle for a get together over the weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking me for the recipe!
I am so glad you shared it and they loved it! Thank you so much!
I can’t wait to try this trifle. It looks absolutely stunning! And I am surprised how easy it is to follow the recipe instructions. Just what I need!
Thank you, Mahy! I hope you enjoy it!
My mom has made a brownie trifle for years and this is the perfect way to upgrade it. I’m obsessed with the Twix!
It really is a great addition.