Chocolate Brownie Lush Dessert
Chocolate Brownie Lush Dessert with layers of brownie, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped topping. A rich, make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1½ cups (186 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (42 g) Dutch processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners' sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Pudding Layer
- 1 box (5.1 ounces) instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups whole milk
Toppings
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Hot fudge or chocolate syrup
- Chocolate curls or swirls
Instructions
Brownie Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with crumbs but no wet batter.
- Let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and Cool Whip until smooth.
- Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
Pudding Layer
- In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
- Spread carefully over cream cheese layer.
Toppings
- Spread remaining Cool Whip over the top.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and add chocolate curls.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.