Best 10 Layered Brownie Dessert Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, few treats can rival the decadence and indulgence of a layered brownie dessert. These multi-layered creations, often featuring alternating layers of rich chocolatey brownie and other complementary components, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that delight the senses. Whether you prefer a classic brownie base topped with swirls of cheesecake or a fudgy brownie interspersed with layers of caramel and nuts, the possibilities are endless. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect layered brownie dessert, taking you through essential steps, helpful tips, and a variety of enticing flavor combinations to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED BROWNIE DESSERT



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A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. -Muriel Ledeboer, Oostburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups whipped topping
TOPPING:
2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Whipped topping and chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Spread over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until serving. , Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LAYERED BROWNIES



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My take on the layered brownies TikTok trend, using OREO® and Biscoff® cookie layers between layers of my classic brownie recipe batter. My family was begging for more after this was done!

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Chocolate Brownies

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ (14 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
½ (8.8 ounce) package speculoos cookies (such as Lotus Biscoff®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk butter, eggs, and vanilla together in a separate bowl. Add butter mixture to the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out with a spatula. Add OREO® cookies in an even layer, then spread another 1/3 of the batter over top. Add Biscoff® cookies in an even layer, then spread remaining batter over top. (The Biscoff® layer should be two rows of 5 cookies, plus a row of 2 1/2 cookies turned sideways.)
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are brown and center is set, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the oven and let brownies cool completely before slicing and serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

LAYERED BROWNIE PUDDING DESSERT RECIPE



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Ooey gooey, rich, and chocolatey, this layered brownie pudding dessert hits the spot every time! The perfect easy brownie dessert.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 brownie mix ((for a 9x13 pan))
Ingredients called for on brownie mix ((oil, water, eggs))
8 ounces cream cheese (1 package, softened (light cream cheese works great))
1 cup powdered sugar
16 ounces Cool-Whip frozen whipped topping ((2) 8 ounce containers, divided)
3 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix (1 package)
3 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (1 package)
3½ cups milk
hot fudge or chocolate syrup
1 plain chocolate candy bar ((like a Hereshey's bar))

Steps:

  • Mix brownie mix according to directions and bake in 9x13 inch greased and floured pan.
  • Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 container whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled brownies.
  • Blend puddings and milk together and carefully spread on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Top with second container of whipped topping. Put chocolate shavings and chocolate syrup on top.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve (we also like to throw this in the freezer for a yummy summer dessert and it is sometimes easier to cut and serve when it's been in the freezer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 133 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAYERED BROWNIE DESSERT



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Make and share this Layered Brownie Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup walnuts, chopped
11 ounces cream cheese, softened (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups whipped topping
2 cups cold milk
1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
whipped topping
chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
  • Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies.
  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.
  • Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.7, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 475.6, Carbohydrate 84.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 59, Protein 9.4

LAYERED BROWNIE SKILLET SUNDAE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 18-ounce box brownie mix
2/3 cup (1 1/3 sticks) melted butter
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
One 1-pound tube refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
20 chocolate sandwich cookies
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 pint mint chocolate chip ice cream
1/2 cup chocolate sauce
Canned whipped cream, assorted sprinkles and maraschino cherries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, milk and eggs until combined. Set aside.
  • Press the cookie dough into the bottom of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Lay the sandwich cookies in a single layer on top. Drizzle over the caramel sauce, getting into the spaces between the cookies. Pour over the brownie batter and smooth the top.
  • Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Top the brownie with scoops of the ice cream, then drizzle over the chocolate sauce and garnish with the whipped cream, sprinkles and cherries.

SEVEN LAYER BROWNIES



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Seven Layer Brownies are the ultimate rich homemade chocolate brownie with a chewy gooey topping of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and pecans.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter (, melted)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans (, chopped)
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
  • Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until combined.
  • Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Top with flaked coconut, butterscotch chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, pecans, and drizzle the condensed milk over the top evenly.
  • Bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 94 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 27 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAYERED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE PUDDING TRIFLE



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This is a chocolate-lover's dream dessert! If you don't have a trifle dish then use a large glass bowl, I use my recipe#87925 for this, use your own favorite brownie recipe but must be baked in a 13 x 9-inch pan or use a packaged brownie mix. Plan ahead the brownies must be baked and refrigerated until completely cold before slicing, I advise to make the brownies a day in advance. Prep time does not include making the brownies. You can use all chocolate pudding if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) package brownie mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 3/4 cups full-fat milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese instant pudding mix
2 3/4 cups full-fat milk
2 (8 ounce) containers cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
20 Oreo cookies, crushed (can use more or less)

Steps:

  • Prepare a large glass trifle bowl or a large glass serving bowl.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the browninie mix according to package directions.
  • Bake in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan until brownies test done.
  • Cool to room temperature then refrigerate until completely cold.
  • When the brownies are cold cut into about 2-1/2-inch squares.
  • Prepare chocolate and cream cheese pudding separately in two bowls using 2-3/4 cups milk for each.
  • Line the bottom of the trifle bowl with HALF of the brownie cubes.
  • Pour the prepared chocolate pudding over the brownies then sprinkle with 1/3 of the crushed cookies.
  • Cover with one 8-ounce container of the Cool Whip topping.
  • Layer the remaining brownie cubes over the Cool Whip, then pour the cream cheese pudding over the Cool Whip.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 of the crushed cookies over the cream cheese pudding, then top with the second 8-ounce container of Cool whip topping.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 734.7, Carbohydrate 115.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 47.5, Protein 10.7

BROWNIE DELIGHT



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Brownie mix and instant pudding hurry along the preparation of this scrumptious layered dessert. My family asks for this treat for birthdays instead of cake. -Opal Erickson, Branson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over brownies. In a small bowl, whisk milk and dry pudding mix for 2 minutes. , Refrigerate for 5 minutes; spread over the cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with pecans. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SIX-LAYER BROWNIE BARS



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Layers of decadence over easy-mix brownie batter create this ultimate brownie bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup (from 14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean.
  • Top with coconut, toffee bits, chocolate chips and pecans. Drizzle evenly with condensed milk. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbling along edges. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 3 hours. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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These are brownies with layers of peanut butter and frosting that my mother used to make me as a child. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will go crazy!

Provided by redraider

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (18 ounce) jar peanut butter
½ cup butter
⅓ cup milk
10 large marshmallows
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Melt 1 cup butter and 1/3 cup cocoa powder together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Combine white sugar, flour, and salt together in a large bowl; add chocolate mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir until combined. Pour batter into prepared jellyroll pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to become crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • Warm peanut butter in microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring once. Spread over warm brownies. Chill brownies in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1/2 cup butter, milk, and marshmallows in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until marshmallows are melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in 1/4 cup cocoa. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into marshmallow mixture until smooth. Spread frosting over peanut butter layer of brownies. Chill in refrigerator until set, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 293 mg, Sugar 46.7 g

Tips for Making the Best Layered Brownie Dessert:

- Opt for high-quality chocolate - this will significantly enhance the flavor of your dessert. Dark chocolate with a cocoa content of around 60-70% is an excellent choice. - Ensure your butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will result in a smooth and fluffy mixture. - Don't overmix the brownie batter - this can lead to a dense and chewy texture. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined. - Use a large baking dish for even cooking - a 9x13 inch pan is ideal. - Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will result in dry brownies. - Allow the brownies to cool completely before assembling the dessert - this will make it easier to handle and layer. - Use a variety of toppings to add texture and flavor to your dessert. Some popular options include chopped nuts, chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

The layered brownie dessert is a decadent and crowd-pleasing treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy cheesecake filling, and variety of toppings, it is sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. By following these tips, you can create a layered brownie dessert that is both delicious and visually stunning. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this delightful dessert!

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