Description
The Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle is a decadent dessert featuring layers of fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter, and whipped cream. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, this easy-to-assemble trifle combines the richness of brownies with smooth peanut butter mousse and chocolate ganache. Made with simple ingredients like brownies, peanut butter, and whipped cream, this trifle is a show-stopping dessert for any occasion. Follow these easy steps to create this crowd-pleasing dessert in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Brownies (crumbled, store-bought or homemade)
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (for ganache)
- Milk (for ganache)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed peanuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Crumble the brownies and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to create a fluffy mousse.
- In a separate bowl, heat chocolate chips and milk until melted to create a ganache. Stir until smooth.
- In a trifle dish, layer crumbled brownies, peanut butter mousse, and a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full, topping with whipped cream and garnishing with crushed peanuts and extra ganache if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought brownies or make them from scratch for convenience.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar to the peanut butter mousse.
- For added texture, sprinkle crushed peanuts between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (assembly)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 290mg