Shelly's Recipe

HOT FUDGE AND CHERRY TRIFFLE

Category: Trifles

For the Brownie:
1 (19.5 oz) brownie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs

For the Filling:
1 (3.9 oz) pkg chocolate cherry or chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz) container whipped topping
1 (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 (11.75 oz) jar hot fudge topping
Sprinkles for garnish

Prepare brownie mix according to pkg directions; cool completely. Cut pan of brownies in half; cut each half into quarters.

Combine pudding mix, milk and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl; mix until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup of whipped topping for garnish; mix remaining whipped topping into pudding mixture.

Break up half of the brownies placing them into the bottom of a 14-cup trifle or glass bowl. Top with 1/2 of the filling. Place 2 tbsp hot fudge topping into a microwave-safe plastic bag; reserve for garnish. Heat the remaining topping according to the label direction; spoon topping over filling. Reserve 7 cherries for garnish; spoon remaining cherry filling over fudge topping. Top with remaining brownies and filling.

Dollop reserved whipped cream into the center of the trifle; mound with cherries. Heat bag of topping in microwave on High (100 percent power) for 7-10 seconds; drizzle over trifle. Sprinkle with decors or sprinkles. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Serves 12