Spumoni Brownie Lush

Prep 30 min
Total 5 hr 40 min
Servings 24

The classic Italian ice cream inspired this irresistibly pretty (and delicious!) dessert. A fudgy brownie base is topped with a fluffy cherry layer, pistachio pudding and creamy whipped topping. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated February 16, 2018

Ingredients

Brownie Base

box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ traditional fudge brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies

Layers

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

cup powdered sugar

1/2

cup more fruit cherry pie filling

container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ pistachio-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix

cups cold milk

Topping

1/4

cup chopped shelled pistachio nuts

maraschino cherries, stems removed, patted dry, cut in half

tablespoons chocolate fudge topping

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
2

Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Beat in pie filling and 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping until blended. Spread over brownie.
4

In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Beat in 1/2 cup of the whipped topping. Spread over cream cheese layer. Drop remaining 2 cups whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; carefully spread. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
5

When ready to serve, sprinkle nuts and cherries on top. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate fudge topping uncovered on High 10 to 20 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over bars. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Expert Tips

To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrapper, and place on microwavable plate; microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or just until softened.
If desired, add a few drops red gel food color with the pie filling for a pinker color.
Use remaining cherry pie filling for an ice cream topping or another favorite dessert.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 120

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%
Sodium: 240mg; 10%
Potassium: 135mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 41g; 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 31g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;