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Peanut Butter Cup Trifle Recipe

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March 27, 2015 by cindy 8 Comments

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One of the new-to-me desserts I discovered after spending time on Pinterest was the trifle. A trifle is a layered English dessert often containing custard, fruit, gelatin and sponge cake. It is 2015 and we do trifles a bit differently nowadays. One thing you need to make a trifle is a nice bowl. I had this Trifle Bowl on my Amazon wish list and I was blessed to receive it from my parents last Christmas. When my mother-in-law planned a family going away dinner for Jordan, I knew this was a great opportunity to make my first trifle.

I gave Jordan some flavor combination choices based on some I had pinned and he chose chocolate/peanut butter. I read several recipes to get a good idea of how to create this flavor packed delight. I ended up going a bit rogue and concocting my own recipe.

Peanut Butter Cup Trifle

 

5 from 2 votes
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Peanut Butter Cup Trifle Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
This delicious layered dessert was the hit of our party and will be the hit of yours too!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Cindy
Ingredients
  • 1 Brownie mix 13x9" size, eggs and oil as called for on box
  • 1 Instant Chocolate Pudding 5 oz size
  • 3 cups + 2 TBS cold milk
  • 2 small containers Cool Whip 8 oz size
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 c Confectioner's Sugar
  • 21 oz Skippy Smooth Peanut Butter 3/4 of a 28oz jar
  • 8 oz Mini Reece's Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
Brownies
  1. Make the brownies according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Allow to cool completely.
  3. Cut into 1" cubes.
Pudding
  1. Make the pudding according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Cover and place in refrigerator to set-up.
Peanut Butter Layer
  1. In a large mixing bowl beat together 1 container of Cool Whip, Cream Cheese, Confectioner's Sugar, Peanut Butter and 2 TBS milk.
Assemble the Trifle
  1. Layer 1/2 the brownie chunks on the bottom of the bowl.
  2. Cover the brownies with 1/2 of the peanut butter mixture.
  3. Next, add a layer of 1/2 of the chocolate pudding.
  4. Carefully cover the pudding in a layer of 1/2 the container of Cool Whip.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mini Reece's Cups on top of the Cool Whip.
  6. Repeat the layers again: brownie, peanut butter, pudding, Cool Whip, candy
  7. Refrigerate til serving.
Recipe Notes

Since we were going to be eating this at the end of a very busy day, I pre-made most of the ingredients the night before. I cooked the brownies, made the pudding and the peanut butter layers in advance. I just kept the pudding and peanut butter in the refrigerator. I took the peanut butter mixture out of the fridge about 15 minutes before assembling so it could warm up a bit. I added about 2 TBS of additional milk and whipped it for a minute or two before layering it.

This Peanut Butter Cup Trifle was easy to whip up and a huge hit at the party. My nephew asked if I would make him one instead of a birthday cake this year! The trifle easily fed the 13 of us at the party with a little left over. Make sure you have a long spoon for serving! I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!
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I'm Cindy aka TheMomMaven. I'm a happily married empty nester living in Tampa Bay. I love all things Disney and I blog about easy recipes, family travel, family entertainement as well as product reviews and giveaways.

Comments

  1. Cecile says

    April 2, 2015 at 10:57 am

    This looks great! Would be a perfect dessert for Easter lunch this year.
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  2. Kim Croisant says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:46 am

    OMG my brain goes yes, but my stomach goes uh oh…she’s doing it again to me. That looks so yummy but I’m afraid I’d eat it all~~~

    Reply
  3. aimee fauci says

    April 2, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I LOVE trifles! This one looks so good and so rich. Poor me a cup of milk!

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  4. Raijean says

    April 2, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Girl, you are trying to kill me. this looks amazing. I can almost taste it.
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  5. Travel Blogger says

    April 2, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Oh my god that looks like a heartattack. A delicious, decadent heart attack that’s well worth it.

    Reply
  6. Rhonda Gales says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:37 am

    Heart Attack in a bowl, but looks delicious. I love the peanut butter cups.
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  7. Mary says

    December 12, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Just delicious! Do you think any extra could be frozen?

    Reply
    • cindy says

      December 14, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Extra? There is never left over trifle lol, so I’m not sure.

      Reply

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