Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
- 4 cups cold milk
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Bake Brownies
- Prepare brownies according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Let them cool completely, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Make Peanut Butter Layer
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Fold in 1 tub (8 oz) of whipped topping until fully blended.
- Make Chocolate Pudding
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and chocolate pudding mixes until thickened.
- Assemble the Trifle
- In a large glass trifle bowl (or deep dish), layer as follows:
- Half of the brownie cubes
- Half of the peanut butter mixture
- Half of the chocolate pudding
- Half of the chopped peanut butter cups
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- In a large glass trifle bowl (or deep dish), layer as follows:
- Top It Off
- Spread remaining whipped topping on top.
- Sprinkle with extra chopped peanut butter cups for garnish.
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so flavors blend together.
If you want, I can also make a shorter, Pinterest-style version of this recipe for quick posting.