Brownie Trifle

 

1 (19.8-oz) package fudge brownie mix ( or devil’s food cake mix)    

1/4 cup praline or coffee-flavored liqueur

1 (3.9-oz) package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix

8 (1.4-oz) toffee-flavored candy bars, crushed (Heath)

1 (12-oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

garnish: chocolate curls

 

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Bake according to package directions in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Prick top of warm brownies and brush with liqueur. Cool; crumble into small pieces.

Prepare chocolate fudge pudding mix according to package directions, omitting chilling procedure.

Place half of crumbled brownies in bottom of a 3-quart trifle bowl; top with half each of pudding, crushed candy bars and whipped topping. Repeat layers with remaining half of crumbled brownies, pudding, candy bars and whipped topping. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Garnish if desired. Yield: 16 to 18 servings