Samantha Nicole Drawing from the rich (in more ways than one) tradition of the trifle, the Peanut Butter Delight is sure to amaze everyone who digs into its depths of dessert wonder! Layer upon layer of fudgy brownie, creamy and fluffy peanut butter pudding, and crunchy peanut butter candies ensure you have the perfect marriage of chocolate and peanut butter in each bite! There’s always something to love in Peanut Butter Delight and you’ll be delighted to have a little more!
Ingredients
- 1 (19.5-ounce) chocolate brownie mix, plus the ingredients called for on the package
- 2 (13-ounce) packages miniature peanut butter cups
- 4 cups 2% milk
- 2 (5.1-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 (8-ounce) containers whipped topping, thawed, divided
Directions
Step 1 –Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions using a 9×13-inch pan.
Step 2 –Cool the brownies on a wire rack and cut them into 3/4-inch pieces.
Step 3 –Cut each of the peanut butter cups in half and then set aside 1/3 cup of the pieces for garnish.
Step 4 –In a large bowl, whisk the milk and the pudding mix until the mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the peanut butter and the vanilla to the pudding and mix well.
Step 6 –Fold 1 1/2 containers of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
Step 7 –Place 1/3 of the brownies in a trifle bowl.
Step 8 –Top the brownie layer with 1/3 of the peanut butter cups.
Step 9 –Spoon 1/3 of the pudding mixture over the top of the peanut butter cup layer.
Step 10 –Repeat the layers twice.
Step 11 –Top the trifle with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with the reserved peanut butter cups.
Step 12 –Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Step 13 –Serve.
