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    Home » Holiday Seasonal Desserts » Trifles

    Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle

    Published: Dec 1, 2016 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle is generously loaded with mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, tempting brownie bites with peanut butter cups baked in, rich peanut butter cheesecake mousse, decadent whipped cream and a sprinkle or six of buttery toffee bits.

    Heavenly trifle layers of chocolate, peanut butter and creamy deliciousness!! You may have to quicky check out this Heavenly Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Brownie Trifle and this Strawberry Brownie Trifle Delight!

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    Have you noticed?  Time has a way of moving way too fast doesn't it?  I hate it.  That's why we need to celebrate life and feast on this dessert trifle every chance we get and often!  That's why we need this Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle ASAP!

    Nobody can resist peanut butter cups, toffee, brownies in creamy deliciousness in every bite!

    Since last year's OMG Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Brownie Trifle went over so well for Thanksgiving, I felt I started a tradition to start a holiday trifle trend, ya know? And then...Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle was born. Or should we say, a star was born?

    This peanut butter and chocolate dessert recipe will definitely get your attention!

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    Ingredients You Need

    Brownie Layers

    • 2 boxes Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie Mix, plus ingredients to prepare
    • REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups

    Peanut Butter Cheesecake Mousse Layers

    • cream cheese, softened
    • peanut butter
    • powdered sugar
    • heavy whipping cream or 16 oz whipped cream
    • vanilla extract

    Peanut Butter Cup Layers

    • REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups

    Whipped Topping Layers

    • heavy whipping cream or 20 oz Whipped Topping
    • powdered sugar
    • Optional: Heath Toffee Sprinkles

    Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup chocolate Brownie Trifle recipe

    How To Make Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle

    Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

    1. Prepare the 2 boxes of brownies in a 9x13 pan.
    2. Add 1 bag of peanut butter cups to brownies by pouring them evenly on top of brownies, (but keeping away from the edge of the brownies) and bake, then cool, then cut into bite size pieces. Set aside.

    Peanut Butter Mousse

    1. In a large mixing bowl, whip together 2 cups of whipping cream for 3-5 minutes, set aside.
    2. In another large bowl, whip together both softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for 2-3 minutes until thick and smooth.
    3. Add the whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and whip together until just combined.
    4. The filling will be divided into two to layer the trifle. Set aside.

    Whipped Topping

    1. In another large bowl, whip another 2 ¼ cups of heavy whipping cream and ½ cup powdered sugar together 3-5 minutes, until you have stiff peaks. Set aside.

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    How to Layer Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle

    1. Place half of the peanut butter cup brownie bites, in the bottom of the trifle bowl.
    2. Next, sprinkle 1 bag (8 oz) REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups on top of brownies.
    3. Spread a layer of half of the peanut butter mousse.
    4. Add ⅓ of the whipped cream and spread out evenly.
    5. Repeat Layers, add remainder of brownie bites.
    6. Next, sprinkle 1 bag (8 oz) REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups on top of brownies.
    7. Spread remainder of the peanut butter mousse.
    8. Add ⅓ of the whipped cream and spread out evenly.
    9. You should have 8 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups remaining. Sprinkle around the edge of the bowl.
    10. Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped cream in center of trifle
    11. Add remaining REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups to the middle if desired.
    12. Sprinkle some Heath Toffee Bits on top of whipped cream
    13. Put in fridge until ready to serve.

     

    Tips, Shortcuts & Substitutions

    • For a shortcut, you can also buy brownies or get those mini brownie bites at your local store if you don't have time to bake brownies!
    • You can also substitute your favorite candies for the peanut butter cups or use cake instead of brownies.
    • Tip: When using whipping cream to make your own whipped cream for the recipe, use a mixer and beat on med-high until you get stiff peaks, along with your powdered sugar.
    • Tip: After you bake your brownies, I like to trim off the chewier edges about an inch or so in, then use the rest for the trifle.

    peanut butter cup chocolate brownie trifle - peanut butter cup brownie trifle

    If you're  a lover of peanut butter and chocolate, make this peanut butter cup brownie trifle for sure!  If you want to impress, again, make this.  Peanut butter cup lovers will be in complete heaven!

    If you want to purchase a trifle bowl, may I recommend Amazon.   You can order it, have it delivered and not mess with searching and stressing and it will be here for all of your special occasions!

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    Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle

    Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle

    Kim Lange
    Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle is generously loaded with mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, tempting brownie bites with peanut butter cups baked in, rich peanut butter cheesecake mousse, decadent whipped cream and a sprinkle or six of buttery toffee bits.
    4.42 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 16 Servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Layers

    • 2 boxes Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie Mix plus ingredients to prepare
    • 1 8 oz bag of REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups

    Peanut Butter Cheesecake Mousse Layers

    • 2 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream or 16 oz whipped cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Peanut Butter Layers

    • 3 8 oz bag of REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups

    Whipped Topping Layers

    • 2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream or 20 oz Whipped Topping
    • ½ cup powdered sugar omit if using whipped topping
    • Optional: ¼ cup Heath Toffee Sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

    • Prepare the 2 boxes of brownies in a 9x13 pan.
    • Add 1 bag of peanut butter cups to brownies by pouring them evenly on top of brownies, (but keeping away from the edge of the brownies) and bake, then cool, then cut into bite size pieces. Set aside.

    Peanut Butter Mousse

    • In a large mixing bowl, whip together 2 cups of whipping cream for 3-5 minutes, set aside.
    • In another large bowl, whip together both softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for 2-3 minutes until thick and smooth.
    • Add the whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and whip together until just combined.
    • The filling will be divided into two to layer the trifle. Set aside.

    Whipped Topping

    • In another large bowl, whip another 2 ¼ cups of heavy whipping cream and ½ cup powdered sugar together 3-5 minutes, until you have stiff peaks. Set aside.

    Layer Trifle Bowl in This Order

    • Place half of the peanut butter cup brownie bites, in the bottom of the trifle bowl.
    • Next, sprinkle 1 bag (8 oz) REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups on top of brownies.
    • Spread a layer of half of the peanut butter mousse.
    • Add â…“ of the whipped cream and spread out evenly.
    • Repeat Layers, add remainder of brownie bites.
    • Next, sprinkle 1 bag (8 oz) REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups on top of brownies.
    • Spread remainder of the peanut butter mousse.
    • Add â…“ of the whipped cream and spread out evenly.
    • You should have 8 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups remaining. Sprinkle around the edge of the bowl.
    • Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped cream in center of trifle
    • Add remaining REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups to the middle if desired.
    • Sprinkle some Heath Toffee Bits on top of whipped cream
    • Put in fridge until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • For a shortcut, you can also buy brownies or get those mini brownie bites at your local store if you don't have time to bake brownies!
    • You can also substitute your favorite candies for the peanut butter cups or use cake instead of brownies.
    • Tip: When using whipping cream to make your own whipped cream for the recipe, use a mixer and beat on med-high until you get stiff peaks, along with your powdered sugar.
    • Tip: After you bake your brownies, I like to trim off the chewier edges about an inch or so in, then use the rest for the trifle.
    Keyword chocolate, fluffy desserts, layered dessert, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, peanut butter mousse, reeses, trifle
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!
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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kim Lange says

      December 29, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Yes you can Andrea, yes take out the powdered sugar. Hope you enjoy!! xo

    2. Andrea says

      December 29, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Can u use cool whip instead of making it? Do I take out the powdered sugar on the top layer of I.use cool whip?

    3. Kim Lange says

      August 06, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for trying it Pam! xo

    4. Pam says

      August 06, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      I made this yesterday....wow, this was/is delicious! Took care of my cheesecake craving! However, would like to note that I had to trim my brownies also. And put the rest back in the oven to finish baking. (Reese cups were the miniature wrapped one's, I believe you used smaller ones) but was still awesome! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    5. Kim Lange says

      April 20, 2019 at 8:37 am

      Hi Brenda! No, do not add the sugar to the cool whip. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!! xo

    6. BRenda says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      Do I still add the sugar if I use co whip instead of whipping cream?

    7. ChocolaTess says

      December 06, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      You are so sweet! Thank you so much Blair! 🙂

    8. Blair says

      December 06, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      Holy cow, Kim! This dessert is EVERYTHING!

      Seriously, a trifle is probably my favorite dessert of all time. And a peanut butter and chocolate version? Heaven!

    9. ChocolaTess says

      December 03, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      LOL GiGi! 🙂

    10. GiGi says

      December 03, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      This should be illegal!

    11. ChocolaTess says

      December 02, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      I would love to! 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Teresa!

    12. Teresa says

      December 02, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      This looks divine, Kim. Save some for me. 🙂

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