Description
These Mini Eggs Easter Brownie Parfaits are a delightful and festive dessert perfect for celebrating Easter or any special occasion. Featuring fudgy homemade brownies layered with whipped cream and colorful mini chocolate eggs, these parfaits combine rich chocolatey goodness with a creamy texture and a crunchy, colorful candy topping. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they make a perfect treat to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients per package)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Assembly
- 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Mini chocolate eggs (variety of colors)
- Optional: cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix package instructions. Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix and Bake Brownies: In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and water as directed on the package. Stir until smooth and well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as instructed for a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Cut Brownies: Remove the baked brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, cut the brownies into small squares suitable for layering.
- Layer Parfaits: In individual serving glasses, start by placing a layer of brownie pieces at the bottom. Next, add a layer of whipped cream followed by a layer of crushed Mini chocolate eggs. Repeat these layers until the glasses are filled.
- Garnish and Chill: Finish the parfaits with an additional dollop of whipped cream and garnish with whole Mini chocolate eggs on top. Optionally, lightly dust with cocoa powder for an elegant finish. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and for a refreshing chilled dessert.
Notes
- Use chilled whipped cream for best texture when layering.
- For homemade whipped cream, beat heavy cream with a little sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Mini chocolate eggs can be crushed gently using a rolling pin for the layering and left whole for garnish.
- These parfaits can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free brownie mix.
