Description
Sinful layers of Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle blend rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a dessert that seduces every sweet tooth. Chocolate-drenched brownies, silky pudding, and whipped cream create an irresistible indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Components:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3.9 ounces) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
Garnish Ingredients:
- Mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
- Chocolate sauce
- Hot fudge drizzle
- Crushed peanuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Craft homemade brownies according to preferred recipe, ensuring complete cooling before transforming into delicate bite-sized cubes.
- Whip peanut butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky smooth, creating a luxurious base mixture.
- Separately beat heavy cream until forming stiff, voluminous peaks, then tenderly incorporate into peanut butter mixture, creating an airy, decadent mousse.
- Prepare chocolate fudge sauce by gently heating heavy cream until simmering, then cascading over chocolate chips, allowing 5 minutes for melting before stirring into glossy perfection.
- Select a grand trifle dish or elegant individual serving vessels for layering culinary artistry.
- Construct first foundation using brownie cubes, followed by lavish spread of peanut butter mousse, then dramatic drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce.
- Repeat layering technique, building height and complexity with each stratum until vessel reaches maximum capacity.
- Crown creation with scattered chopped peanut butter cups, crushed peanuts, and optional cloud-like whipped cream dollop.
- Refrigerate approximately 1 hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set magnificently before serving.
Notes
- Customize brownies by using boxed mix or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Stabilize peanut butter mousse by chilling mixing bowls and tools beforehand to maintain whipped cream’s structure.
- Control sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar in peanut butter mousse or using dark chocolate for fudge sauce.
- Enhance presentation by creating clean, even layers and using transparent serving dishes to showcase colorful ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 416
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg