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Heaven In A Bowl: Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

A rich and indulgent layered dessert with brownies, peanut butter pudding, Cool Whip, and Reese’s — truly heaven in a bowl!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes + chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (15–18 oz) fudge brownie mix
  • 2 (10 oz each) bags mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • 4 cups 2% milk (cold)
  • 2 (3.4 oz each) boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 (8 oz tubs) frozen Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Prepare the brownie mix as per package instructions. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely, then cut into ¾-inch cubes.
  2. Make the Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mixes, cold milk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes until thick. Gently fold in 1½ cups of Cool Whip.
  3. Assemble the Layers: In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer brownie cubes, half of the chopped Reese’s, and one-third of the pudding mixture.
  4. Repeat the Layers: Add another layer of brownies, remaining Reese’s, and another third of the pudding mix. Top with final layer of brownies and remaining pudding.
  5. Finish & Chill: Spread remaining Cool Whip on top. Garnish with extra Reese’s if desired. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed cold and after a few hours of chilling.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for a textured twist.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: chocolate trifle, peanut butter dessert, Reese’s trifle