[title subtitle=”WORDS: Catherine Frederick
image: Jeromy Price”][/title]
These containers bring back memories of orange sherbet push-ups from my childhood. My friends and I could eat a box of those in no time flat. I had one last summer. It was good, but not as good as I remembered. But this push-up, the Irish push-up, is a new favorite. It’s packed with chocolate brownie cake, pudding, whipped cream, and topped with an Andes Mint®. So dig in! Or should I say, give me a push up?
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13 X 9 pan with foil, then spray with non-stick spray. Pour one box chocolate cake mix into a large bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups milk and 1 small box of chocolate pudding mix (not instant) until slightly thickened. Add pudding to the cake mix and stir to combine. Spread mixture into the pan and press down with your fingers – careful, the mixture may be hot. Sprinkle the top of the mixture with 1 bag Andes® Mint Chips (in the baking section). Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
In a medium bowl, add 1 (4oz) package of instant vanilla pudding, plus 3 to 4 drops of green food coloring, 1 ½ cups milk, and ½ cup Irish Coffee creamer, mix well to combine, then place in refrigerator to set. Using the top of the push-up container, cut cooled brownies into small circles. Place a brownie circle in the bottom of the push-up container, top with a dollop of the green pudding mixture, add a swirl of whipped cream, then top with an Andes Mint® and green sprinkles.
TIP: If you’re not using the push-up containers, prepare as directed above, and repeat layers depending on the size of dish you’re using. Find Wilton® Treat Tops with Stand at local craft stores and big box retailers.
