Heaven In A bowl

## 🍓🍫 Heaven In A Bowl: The Ultimate Layered Dessert

If you’re looking for a dessert that **wows a crowd**, is **effortless to assemble**, and tastes like a dream — look no further than **Heaven in a Bowl**. This indulgent layered dessert combines moist brownies, fluffy pudding, whipped topping, and fresh fruit (often strawberries or raspberries) into one beautiful, trifle-style masterpiece.

Whether it’s for holidays, potlucks, BBQs, or Sunday dinners, this dish lives up to its name — it’s pure heaven in every spoonful.

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## 🧾 Ingredients

### 🔸 Brownie Layer:

* **1 box fudge brownie mix**, prepared and cooled (or homemade brownies)

  *Rich and chocolatey base for indulgent layers.*

### 🔸 Pudding Layer:

* **1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix**

* **1½ cups cold milk**

  *Creates a smooth, creamy pudding.*

### 🔸 Cream Cheese Layer:

* **1 (8 oz) package cream cheese**, softened

* **1 cup powdered sugar**

* **1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)**

  *Sweet and tangy layer to balance the richness.*

### 🔸 Fruit Layer:

* **2 cups fresh strawberries**, sliced

  *Or use raspberries, bananas, or mixed berries.*

### 🔸 Topping:

* **Additional whipped topping**

* **Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts** (optional)

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## 👩‍🍳 Instructions

### 🔹 1. Prepare the Layers

* **Brownies**: Bake and cool according to box or recipe instructions. Cut into 1-inch cubes.

* **Pudding**: In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Chill.

* **Cream cheese mixture**: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

### 🔹 2. Layer the Dessert

In a large **trifle bowl** or **glass dish**, layer in this order:

1. Half of the brownie cubes

2. Half of the cream cheese mixture

3. Half of the pudding

4. Half of the fruit

5. Repeat all layers

### 🔹 3. Top & Chill

* Finish with a layer of whipped topping.

* Garnish with chocolate curls, extra fruit, or chopped nuts if desired.

* **Refrigerate for at least 2 hours** before serving so the flavors can blend.

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## 🍽 Serving Tips

* Use **clear glassware** to show off the beautiful layers.

* **Spoon-to-serve** or **scoop into dessert cups** for individual portions.

* This dessert is **best served cold** and keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge.

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## 💡 Variations

* **Peanut Butter Heaven**: Use peanut butter cups, peanut butter drizzle, and chocolate pudding.

* **Banana Split Style**: Add bananas, pineapple, and crushed nuts.

* **Strawberry Shortcake Version**: Use angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and strawberries.

* **No chocolate?** Try vanilla wafers or pound cake with fruit and cheesecake layers.