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