Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle

User Reviews

5

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    766 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle layers peanut butter chip brownies with creamy vanilla and chocolate puddings blended with whipped cream and peanut butter. The combination yields a multi-textured dessert with rich chocolate and nutty peanut butter flavors. Chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings add crunch and decoration. Chilled before serving, the trifle offers a festive and indulgent treat for gatherings or special occasions.

Description

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle starts with brownies baked from a boxed mix enhanced with peanut butter chips, contributing moistness and flavor. Whipped cream is sweetened and folded into separate vanilla and chocolate pudding mixtures, with peanut butter incorporated into the vanilla pudding for a creamy, nutty layer. These components create distinct strata of texture and taste when layered.

The brownies form the base and middle layers, while alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate puddings with whipped cream provide smoothness and richness between. Topping with peanuts adds a crunchy contrast, and chocolate shavings bring a touch of elegance. The dessert is chilled for at least two hours to set and meld flavors.

This layered trifle is suitable for celebrations or anytime a rich, multi-flavored dessert is desired. Its combination of chocolate and peanut butter appeals especially to those who enjoy that classic pairing. The dessert can be made ahead and refrigerated until serving.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 box brownie mix
  • 1 bag peanut butter chips
  • 16 oz heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 box vanilla pudding mix instant
  • 1 box chocolate pudding mix instant
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • chocolate shaved

Instructions

  1. Prepare brownie mix as described on box. Stir in bag of peanut butter chips and bake as directed. Cool completely.
  2. Whip cream with 1/4 c. sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Mix vanilla pudding with 1 1/2 c. milk. Stir in peanut butter and 1/2 c. whipped cream and beat until smooth.
  4. Mix chocolate pudding with 1 1/2 c. milk. Stir in 1/2 c. whipped cream and beat until smooth.
  5. Cut brownies into squares and layer half in a trifle dish. Top with vanilla pudding mix and half of the remaining whipped cream.
  6. Layer the rest of the brownies, topped with chocolate pudding and remaining whipped cream.
  7. Decorate the top with peanuts and chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 766kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 554mg (23%) Potassium 347mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 63g (126%) Vitamin A 982IU (20%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 766 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 766kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 554mg 23%
Potassium 347mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 63g 126%
Vitamin A 982IU 20%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 165mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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