Description
Layers of chocolate and peanut butter perfection merge in this Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle, creating a dessert masterpiece. Rich brownie chunks, creamy peanut butter mousse, and silky chocolate ganache invite you to indulge in pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix (or 1 homemade brownie recipe)
Cream Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge sauce
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Bake brownies according to package instructions, allowing them to cool completely before slicing into small, uniform cubes.
- Whip cream cheese and peanut butter together until creamy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to create a silky, smooth consistency.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Select a clear glass trifle dish to showcase the beautiful layers.
- Create the first foundation layer by evenly distributing brownie cubes across the bottom of the dish.
- Carefully spread a generous layer of the peanut butter cream mixture over the brownie cubes, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle rich fudge sauce across the peanut butter layer, allowing it to slightly seep between the ingredients.
- Repeat the layering process: add another layer of brownie cubes, followed by peanut butter cream and fudge sauce.
- Crown the trifle with a fluffy layer of whipped topping, creating an elegant peaked surface.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the trifle for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set before serving.
Notes
- Prep brownies ahead of time to save assembly stress and ensure they’re completely cool before layering.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free peanut butter mixture that blends effortlessly.
- Swap traditional brownies with gluten-free or low-sugar versions to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising rich flavor.
- Chill trifle longer than one hour for deeper flavor melding and firmer texture that cuts cleanly when serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg