Gluten Free "Death by Chocolate"

This time of year I'm always looking for a quick, tasty dessert to bring to holiday get togethers.And one that is gluten free, so I can enjoy it too. This is a decadent chocolate dessert, that is quick, easy, delicious and no one will guess it’s gluten free!  My original recipe called for chocolate cake and was pre -gluten free, so I tweeked it using gluten free ingredients.There are a lot of different versions of it, some with chocolate cake, some with brownies. I make mine with gluten free brownie mix (you can of course use your favorite brownie recipe from scratch). You can make it a day ahead or put it together right before your party-it’s that easy. I hardly ever eat a chocolate dessert, I’m just not a chocolate lover, but I make an exception with this one-I love it!

Make this in a pretty glass bowl or trifle dish so you can see all the layers. If I’m taking this to a party, I pick up a clear plastic bowl at the Dollar store so I don’t need to get it back.

“Chocolate Layer Dessert"  Printable Recipe

1 package gluten free Brownie mix (or your own from scratch recipe)

1-16oz. container chocolate pudding (I use Kozy Shack, which is gluten free)

1 -10 oz container Cool Whip, thawed (There is a new one out called “Tru Whip” , that has no high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils and is gluten free, I tried it and will definitely use it again)

Crushed Butterfinger candy bars  

Prepare the brownies according to the instructions on the box. Cool completely. Break up into small pieces.  Place half of the crumpled brownies in bottom of bowl.

Spread half of the pudding over the brownies. Spread half of the whipped topping over the pudding. Sprinkle crushed Butterfingers over the whipped topping. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Done!