Here’s a decadent, no-fuss recipe for a Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle — layers of fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter, and whipped topping for the ultimate dessert. 🍫🥜✨
🍮 Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix (or 1 batch homemade brownies)
- Ingredients required by the mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
For the peanut butter layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2–3 tablespoons chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- Optional: chopped peanuts for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Bake the brownies
- Prepare brownies according to package or recipe instructions.
- Let cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Prepare the peanut butter cream
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
3. Assemble the trifle
- In a large trifle bowl or individual glasses:
- Start with a layer of brownie cubes.
- Add a layer of peanut butter cream.
- Repeat layers until all components are used, finishing with peanut butter cream on top.
4. Top it off
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, or chopped peanuts.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours to let the flavors meld and layers set.
💡 Tips
- Add bananas: Thin banana slices between layers for a peanut butter-banana twist.
- Crunch factor: Sprinkle crushed pretzels or cookie crumbs in between layers.
- Make ahead: This trifle keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
If you want, I can give you a quick mini-version for single-serve peanut butter brownie trifles that’s perfect for parties or portion control.
