I love easy dessert recipes that are simple but delicious! I've got both in these Bailey's Brownie Chocolate Pudding Hazelnut Parfaits. You can serve them in individual glasses shown here or you can make one large trifle. Either way, the hombre layers are elegant and add interest and the flavors of Irish cream, hazelnut and chocolate incorporate some of my favorite flavors of the season in one yummy dessert! If you are serving to kids, I would substitute the Bailey's for an Irish cream flavored coffee creamer in the pudding. The flavors will be more subtle but equally delicious! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the Bailey's brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix (I used Betty Crocker's Fudge Brownie Mix and below are the ingredients it uses plus the addition of the Bailey's and Nutella. You can use whichever boxed brownie mix you like and prepare as instructed along with the added Bailey's and Nutella).
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
- 1/2 c Bailey's Irish Cream (or any Irish cream liqueur)
- 1/2 c Nutella (or any hazelnut chocolate spread)
For the Bailey's pudding:
- 1 3.4 oz package of chocolate instant pudding
- 1 1/2 c cold whole milk
- 1/2 c cold Bailey's Irish Cream (substitute Irish cream flavored coffee creamer if serving to kids)
For the Nutella Mousse:
- 1 c heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 c Nutella (or any hazelnut chocolate spread)
For the chocolate whip cream:
- 1 c heavy cream, chilled
- 1/3 c Caramel Kitchen chocolate caramel sauce, plus more for garnish
Directions:
Making Bailey's Brownies:
- Preheat oven and grease a 9x9 casserole dish and set aside
- In a medium bowl, follow the directions on the box and add all of the ingredients plus 1/2 cup of Bailey's Irish Cream and 1/2 cup Nutella. Whisk until just combined.
- Bake as directed and allow to cool completely.
- Cut into small bite size pieces. (You will have about half of the pan of brownies left over).
Making the Bailey's Pudding:
- Pour pudding mix, milk and Bailey's into a medium bowl and whisk for a few minutes until completely combined.
- Place in the refrigerator to set up until ready to assemble.
Making the Nutella Mousse:
- Place the Nutella in a small bowl and whisk until lighter in color and appearance. Set aside.
- Chill a medium bowl and beaters in the freezer for a few minutes and then pour in the heavy cream. Using a hand or stand mixer and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the Nutella into the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
Making the Chocolate Whip Cream:
- Chill a medium bowl and beaters in the freezer for a few minutes and then pour in the heavy cream and chocolate caramel sauce.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, beat on high until stiff peaks form.
Assembly:
- Take 6 glasses and place a layer of Bailey's brownie bites on the bottom.
- Top with a layer of Bailey's pudding.
- Add a layer of the Nutella mousse.
- Finish with a layer of chocolate whip cream.
- Garnish with an additional drizzle of chocolate caramel sauce.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.