When it comes to gorgeous, easy-to-make, irresistible, and always the first desserts you grow, Heaven on a Plate is truly one of a kind. This delectable, layered dessert lives up to its name—it’s rich, creamy, chocolatey, and packed with irresistible flavors and textures in every spoonful.
Easily perfect for holidays, parties, birthdays, or any time you’re craving a crowd-pleasing sweet treat, this no-bake dessert effortlessly combines favorite treats like brownies, pudding, whipped cream, and candy. Think small dessert, but extra delicious.
What makes it “heaven on a plate”?
It’s all about the layers – soft brownie bits, silky chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped cream and crushed chocolate bars, all piled on top of each other to form a spoonful of pure bliss. The magic happens when the layers come together in the fridge to create a cool, creamy and extremely addictive dessert.
Required Ingredients Ingredients 1 package of brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)
2 boxes (110 g/piece) of instant chocolate pudding
3 cups cold milk
1 can (450 g) of melted whipped cream (e.g. Cool Whip)
1 bag (about 340 g) of crushed caramel or chocolate bars (e.g. Heath or Snickers)
Optional garnish: chocolate chips or a little chocolate frosting
How to make heaven in a bowl
How to make heaven in a bowl Bake the brownies: Bake the brownies according to package directions in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Let cool completely, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
To mix the pudding: In a large bowl, combine the pudding powder with the cold milk and cook for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Set aside.
Begin layering: In a large trifle bowl or glass bowl, start with half of the brownie pieces, then half of the pudding, finish with half of the whipped topping, and sprinkle with half of the broken chocolate bars.
Repeat: Repeat layers with remaining brownies, pudding, whipped cream, and candy pieces.
Refrigerate: For best flavor and texture, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours – or overnight.
Serve and enjoy: When serving, garnish with a few pieces of candy, sprinkle with cocoa powder, or drizzle with chocolate sauce for a truly heavenly finish.
