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Peanut Butter Cup Trifle

This Peanut Butter Cup Trifle is a delightful, layered dessert combining chocolate brownies, creamy peanut butter, and sweet vanilla pudding!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Trifle:
  • 1 pan baked brownies cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding (15.1 ounces)
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 container Cool Whip thawed (18 ounces), divided
  • 20 peanut butter cups crumbled
  • 6-8 peanut butter cups for garnish

Equipment

  • 19x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Start by baking your favorite brownie recipe in a 19x13 inch pan. Allow them to cool completely before cutting them into 1-inch squares.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and 3 cups of milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
  3. To the pudding mixture, add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Whisk together until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in 12 ounces of the thawed Cool Whip into the peanut butter pudding mixture.
  5. In the 19x13 inch baking pan, layer half of the brownie pieces on the bottom. Spread half of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the brownies, followed by half of the crumbled peanut butter cups. Repeat the layers with the remaining brownies, pudding, and crumbled cups.
  6. Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the top layer of the trifle.
  7. For the finishing touch, sprinkle the top with the remaining whole peanut butter cups.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait!

Notes

  • This trifle can be made a day in advance to enhance flavors.
  • Use gluten-free brownies for a gluten-free version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.