Pudding for Grown-Ups

Pudding for Grown-Ups

Serves 20

1 box brownie mix - make according to instructions and cook completely...no goo in the middle this time!

While still hot and in the pan, use a fork to "crumble" the brownie.  Return pan to oven for about 5-7 minutes.  The idea is to make brownie bits that are a tad crunchy.

While brownies are cooking, whisk the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl:

(2) 3.9 oz. boxes instant chocolate pudding

1 1/2 c. milk

2/3 c. Kahlua

1 c. Bailey's Irish Cream

1 quart of heavy cream whipped with 

3 pkg of Sweet N Low (or equivalent) until quite stiff.

Fold 3 c. of whipped cream into the chocolate pudding until well blended (reserve remaining whipped cream for later!).  Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to assemble.

In a food processor, blend the following ingredients until consistency of a graham cracker crust:

1 package of Keebler Simply Shortbread

1/3 c. brown sugar

1/2 t. cinnamon

Stir in: 1/2 c. melted butter

In 6-10 oz. cups, layer the following (I used clear 9 oz. disposable cups):

1 - Shortbread cookie crumb crust - pat into bottom of cup

2 - 2 super-heaping soup-size spoons of pudding 

3 - Brownie bits (about 1 brownie per cup)

4 - Generous dollop of whipped cream 

Refrigerate until ready to serve.  ENJOY!

WARNING:  These taste quite strongly of alcohol, so if you aren't a fan of that taste, you may want to abstain.