Heaven in a Bowl 😍—that fluffy, creamy, chocolatey layered dessert that tastes exactly like the name. It’s no-bake, super easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Below is a classic version, with pan shape, layers, and step-by-step directions.
🍨 Heaven in a Bowl Dessert
🕒 Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Chill: 2–4 hours
- Serves: 8–10
🔺 Shape & Dish
- Shape: Bowl or trifle dish (clear glass looks best)
- Alternative: 23 × 23 cm (9 × 9 inch) square dish
- Layers:
- Brownies or cake
- Pudding
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate bits (repeat)
🧾 Ingredients
Base
- 1 pan brownies, baked and cooled
(or chocolate cake, cut into cubes)
Pudding Layer
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz / 96 g each) instant chocolate pudding
- 720 ml (3 cups) cold milk
Cream Layer
- 450 ml (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
- 60 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
(OR substitute 1 large tub whipped topping)
Toppings
- Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- Crushed Oreos (optional)
- Chocolate syrup (optional)
🧑🍳 Step-by-Step Directions
🍫 Step 1: Prepare the base
- Cut brownies into bite-sized cubes.
- Set aside.
🍮 Step 2: Make pudding
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk.
- Whisk for 2 minutes until thick.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
☁️ Step 3: Make whipped cream
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Beat until stiff but smooth.
🥣 Step 4: Assemble the layers
Layer 1
- Add a layer of brownie cubes at the bottom.
Layer 2
- Spoon over a layer of chocolate pudding.
Layer 3
- Add a generous layer of whipped cream.
Layer 4
- Sprinkle chocolate chips or Oreos.
👉 Repeat layers until the bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream.
🍫 Step 5: Final touch
- Drizzle chocolate syrup on top
- Add extra chocolate shavings or chips
❄️ Step 6: Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours
- Overnight is even better
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve chilled
- Scoop deep to get every layer
- Best eaten within 2 days
🌟 Popular Variations
- Peanut butter Heaven: Add PB cups
- Mint chocolate: Use mint brownies
- Banana split style: Add sliced bananas
- White chocolate: Use vanilla pudding + blondies
💭 Why people love it
- No baking stress
- Ultra creamy
- Perfect for parties
- Impossible to mess up 😄