Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (30g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 10 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) chocolate fudge sauce
- 15 Oreo cookies, mixture of whole and crushed
- 1 cup (240ml) whipped cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix melted butter and sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Spread the batter into an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are firm but center has a slight jiggle. Let cool completely before cubing into small pieces.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture along with the chopped Oreos.
- Begin assembly in a trifle bowl by placing half of the brownie cubes at the bottom.
- Drizzle a thin layer of chocolate fudge sauce over the brownies, then spread half of the Oreo cheesecake filling on top.
- Add a layer of crushed Oreo cookies.
- Repeat the layers of brownies, fudge sauce, and cheesecake filling.
- Crown the trifle with whole Oreo cookies and swirls of whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours to ensure structural integrity and moisture migration before serving.