Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle Recipe
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle is a decadent, layered dessert featuring fudgy brownie chunks, creamy peanut butter mousse, and a rich chocolate ganache. This indulgent trifle is easy to assemble, making it perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to a sweet delight. With its rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors, this trifle is a crowd-pleaser for any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for brownies)
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 10 Servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (except for brownies)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies according to package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe. Let them cool completely, then cut into bite-sized squares.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light peanut butter mousse.
- For the ganache, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- In a trifle bowl, layer brownie pieces at the bottom, followed by a layer of peanut butter mousse, and drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Repeat the layers until the bowl is full. Top with whipped cream and chopped peanuts.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense peanut flavor, add chopped peanuts between the layers.
- Let the brownies cool completely before assembling to prevent the mousse from melting.
- You can use store-bought brownies for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg