Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
Layer crumbled brownies, rich chocolate pudding, and creamy peanut butter cream with Reese’s chunks and cookies in a glass trifle bowl. This dessert delivers a decadent mix of textures and flavors with caramel drizzle for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Layer: 1 9x13 inch pan brownies, baked and cooled (crumbled into bite-sized chunks)
- For the Chocolate Pudding Layer: 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups cold milk, ½ cup chocolate syrup (optional)
- For the Peanut Butter Cream Layer: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (divided)
- Mix-Ins: 1 ½ cups Reese’s peanut butter cups chopped, 1 cup peanut butter cookies or chocolate chip cookies (chopped)
- For the Topping: Remaining whipped topping extra Reese’s peanut butter cup chunks, cookie crumbles, caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in syrup if using. Let rest 3-5 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Butter Cream Layer: Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Gently fold in half the whipped topping.
- Prepare the Brownies and Mix-Ins: Crumble cooled brownies into chunks. Chop Reese’s cups and cookies into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Trifle: Layer brownie chunks in a glass bowl. Add pudding, then spread peanut butter cream. Sprinkle chopped Reese’s and cookies. Repeat layers until full.
- Add the Final Topping: Spread remaining whipped topping, top with Reese’s chunks, cookie crumbles, and caramel drizzle.
Notes
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftover trifle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.