CONTEST DESSERT: Black Forrest Brownie Trifle

BLACK FORREST BROWNIE TRIFLE
An original recipe by BumbleBeeBoogie

1 box Fudge Brownie mix, or your own home-made brownie recipe
1 LARGE box INSTANT chocolate pudding
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup fresh Bing cherries, pitted and chopped (or 1 can or frozen Bing cherries, drained)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 - 12-ounce tub non-dairy whipped topping (or sweetened whipped cream)

Bake the brownies according to package directions in 13 x 9-inch non-stick pan. Cool; then crumble in pieces.

Prepare the INSTANT pudding according to package directions; add the chocolate chips, chopped walnuts; chill in the refrigerator until just starting to thicken.

Layer one-half the crumbled brownies evenly over the bottom of the baking pan; spoon the pudding on top of the brownie layer; top with a layer of the chopped cherries. Repeat the layering beginning with the remaining crumbled brownies and pudding. Spread the non-dairy whipped topping over the top; scatter chopped cherries over the topping.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours.

Serves 16.