Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

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Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle Magic: A Layered Dessert You’ll Crave

This Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle not only dazzles with creamy peanut butter pudding and rich brownies, but it also layers texture and flavor like a showpiece dessert. Moreover, it’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, and any night when you want something indulgent yet easy to assemble. Because everything is made in advance, you can build it calmly and serve it with confidence.

For extra dessert inspiration while you plan, peek at classics like this silky French silk pie with graham cracker crust. Then come back and stack your trifle tall!

Pro Tips for the Perfect Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle:

1. Chill Components Well: Cool the pudding and brownies fully. Then, your layers will set neatly and slice more cleanly.
2. Cut Even Cubes: Trim brownies into 1-inch cubes for tidy, stable layers that don’t sink under the pudding.
3. Fold, Don’t Stir: Gently fold the cool whip. Otherwise, you’ll deflate the topping and lose that cloud-light finish.
4. Level Each Layer: After each addition, level with a spatula. Consequently, your Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle looks bakery-beautiful.
5. Garnish Last Minute: Hold some brownie crumbs and chopped mini cups. Finally, sprinkle just before serving for a fresh, glossy look.

If you enjoy layered desserts, you may also love this no-bake favorite: No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake.

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle Recipe:

• Preparation time: 30 minutes active (plus cooling and chilling)
• Cooking time: 30–35 minutes
• Servings: 12–14
• Equipment: Saucepan, whisk, 9×13 baking dish, stand or hand mixer, large bowl, trifle dish, spatula

With this gorgeous Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle, your dessert table will glow. In fact, each spoonful brings creamy peanut butter, fudgy bites, and a fluffy finish.

Ingredients:

PUDDING
▢ ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
▢ 3 tablespoons corn starch
▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 3 cups (735g) milk
▢ 2 tablespoons butter
▢ ¾ cup (193.5g) creamy peanut butter
▢ 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

BROWNIES
▢ 1½ cups (186g) all-purpose flour
▢ ⅓ cup (42g) dark cocoa
▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 4 large eggs, room temperature
▢ 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
▢ ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks or 170g) butter, softened or room temperature
▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

TOPPING
▢ 1 cup (60–70) mini peanut butter cups
▢ 24 ounces (three 8-ounce tubs) cool whip

For another comforting classic to serve alongside, see this cozy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding.

Directions:

PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add in milk, whisking constantly until all of the sugar is dissolved.
2. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 more minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, peanut butter, and vanilla.
5. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
6. Chill for 1 hour.

BROWNIES

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray or GOOP.
2. In a large bowl add flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt. Whisk together ingredients until they are fully incorporated.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4. With the mixer off, add in the flour mixture. Turn mixer on low and mix until ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour brownies into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes at 350°F. Brownies are done when an inserted toothpick is removed with crumbs but no wet batter.
6. Cool completely.

ASSEMBLY

1. When brownies are cooled, cut brownies into 1-inch cubes.
2. Cover the bottom of a trifle dish with a single layer of brownie pieces.
3. Top with a cup of the chilled peanut butter pudding.
4. Add a layer of mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (whole). Placing them “upside down” is fine.
5. Top with one cup of the cool whip (whipped topping).
6. Repeat this layering two more times and top with extra brownie pieces and chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

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Ready to Relish!

This Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle offers layer upon layer of comfort, from the silky peanut butter pudding to the fudgy brownie cubes and pillowy topping. Serve it chilled, and enjoy the way each spoonful blends creamy, rich, and light textures. Because the components make ahead so well, entertaining becomes simple, joyful, and delicious. Gather your spoons, take that first scoop, and let the sweet celebration begin.

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