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If you need a quick, light and delicious dessert recipe, then you need to try these Almond Joy Brownie Trifles. I made them in the afternoon for a dinner party in the evening and I was happy how they turned out!
I was originally going to make Raspberry & Brownie Trifles but since it’s not the right season for raspberries, and after seeing the price of them at the grocery store, I quickly thought of something else. I was passing by the chocolate and candy section in the store and noticed a package of Almond Joy chocolate bars. It was a package with 8 mini (like Halloween-size) chocolate bars inside. Once I saw them I knew they were going to be part of these trifles. I had to describe them to my husband, though, because he claims he’s never heard of Almond Joy. So I said, you know the Bounty chocolate bar? Just like that, only with an almond on top!
But, you know what? Did you notice the pictures? I forgot to take the pictures with the little Almond Joy chocolate bar on top! I don’t know how I forgot but, whatever! You get the point!
I was surprised how light they turned out and I can’t wait to try some other variations. What about some angel food cake and berries in the summertime! Sounds good to me!
A perfect dessert that's light and delicious filled with chocolate, almonds and coconut. It's all topped with a mini chocolate bar!
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie mix
- 1 box of Whipped Dessert Topping (contains 2 packages)
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 cup coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 package of Almond Joy mini chocolate bars (contains 8 pieces)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Lightly grease an 8X8 square pan and set aside. You will use this for the Brownies.
Prepare Brownie mix according to box directions, cook, and then let cool completely.
Prepare both packages of Whipped Dessert Topping with 1 cup of cold milk (or according to package directions) in a stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate.
Prepare instant chocolate pudding according to package directions. I used 2 cups of cold milk. Cover and refrigerate.
To toast the coconut and almonds, use a shallow pan and spread both ingredients out evenly. Broil in the oven for about 5-8 minutes or until coconut and almonds are golden brown.
Once all ingredients are prepared and cooled, you're ready to assemble the trifles.
You can put these ingredients in any order you wish but this is what I did.
1 piece of brownie on the bottom.
Chocolate pudding to cover the brownie piece.
Whipped dessert topping to cover the pudding.
One generous tablespoon of the toasted coconut and almond mixture.
Repeat once more (I crumbled the brownies for this layer) and top with one mini Almond Joy chocolate bar.
Enjoy!
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All my favourite things go into this receipe. Sounds yummy!
Thanks Auntie Jeanie!
Chocolate and coconut is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations! These trifles look so pretty yet seem so easy to throw together! Love it!
Thanks Mercedes! They were easy, but sooo good
Oh my goodness, this looks like heaven to me. Chocolate + Coconut is my absolute favorite combination. And don’t worry, the candy bar was not necessary for the pic. Looks beautiful and delicious as it!
Thanks Holly! I was so disappointed that the chocolate bars didn’t make it in the pics, but I figured people would get the point! Thanks for stopping by
Almond joys are on of my favorite candies!! This sounds so delicious and perfect once the warm weather starts to kick in
Thanks Jess! If you can believe it, I never used to like Almond Joy or Bounty, but now I love them! I hear ya about the warm weather….bring it on!
Almond joys are a favorite of mine! Love that you turned them into a trifle!
Thanks Jessica! I never used to like Almond Joy…but now I love them!
I love ‘Almond Joy’ candy bars!!! And I love brownies!!! And I love Trifles!!! A definite triple threat here!I think these are great ANYTIME of the year…winter, spring, summer fall!!
Gasp…your hubby never heard of Almond Joy candy bars?!?!?
I don’t know where my husband came from….never heard of Almond Joy? What? Well, now he loves them…thanks to my trifles!
Looks SO Yummy! Thanks for sharing! Pinned
Thanks Brenda! They were yummy
I can’t wait to think of some more yummy flavors for delicious trifles.
This looks delicious! I love toasted coconut and love the creative use of the brownie mix! Great dessert!
Thanks Stephanie! I never liked coconut too much as a kid but now I cant seem to get enough of it!
I love everything about these! Almond Joys are one of my favorites!
Thanks so much for linking up at What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday.
As soon as I saw these, I turned to my boyfriend and said “almond & coconut? I know what I’m going to be making.” Thanks so much for the inspiration – can’t wait to try these!
No problem Amanda! They are so good – let me know if you make them and how they turn out! Have a fantastic week
Hi Liz.. I’m sure this is fabulous
Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell 
xoxo~ Ruthie
MMmm! Drooling at these photos! wow…
Thanks Lisa! They turned out really good and they didn’t last too long! Can never seem to make enough to last a few days
My heart melts when I hear Almond Joy and I am a sucker for brownies! Love it!
Thank you so much for coming by the party, hope to see you again tonight!