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.
Oh yea...I forgot. It's in LAYERS. Heavenly Layers.
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!
That's my reason, and I'm sticking to it! And...I broke my trifle bowl last year after last Thanksgiving, when I made this Double Stuff Oreo Brownie Chocolate Mousse Trifle.
*sniffles*
Since last year's trife went over so well, I felt I started a tradition to start a holiday trifle trend, ya know? So, on my way home from work, I went to Kohl's to purchase one and they had none! Ok...on to plan B?
So, I went to T.J. Maxx and there it was, sitting on a shelf, surrounded by a bunch of stuff I didn't EVEN see. It was meant to be, plus, remember when I said time seems to be moving way too fast? Well, literally, I was there. I waited until the last minute, but I lucked out with this fancy, schmancy trifle bowl pictured. 🙂
And then...Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle was born.
If you're a lover of peanut and chocolate, make this. If you want to impress, make this. If you want to purchase a trifle bowl, may I recommend Amazon
Enjoy! It was a big hit at Thanksgiving!
Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle
Ingredients
Brownie Layers
- 2 boxes Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie Mix plus ingredients to prepare
- 1 8 oz 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 already whipped or 16 oz whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut butter Layers
- 3 8 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Whipped Topping Layers
- 2 Cups heavy whipping cream already whipped or 20 oz Whipped Topping
- Optional: ¼ cup Heath Toffee Sprinkles
Instructions
- 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 cups of heavy whipping cream and ½ cup powdered sugar together 3-5 minutes, until you have stiff peaks. Set aside.
Layer in Trifle bowl in this order
- ½ of Brownies
- 1 8 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups, sprinkled evenly
- ½ of Peanut butter mousse, spread out evenly
- ⅓ of whipped cream, spread out
- Remainder of Brownies
- 1 8 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups, sprinkled evenly
- ½ of Peanut butter mousse, spread out evenly
- ⅓ of whipped cream, spread out
- 1 9 oz. bag or 8 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups sprinkled around the edge of the bowl
- ⅓ of whipped cream, (In center of peanut butter cups), spread some whipped cream and/or pipe a design on top using a pastry bag and large star tip.
- Put ½ bag or 4 oz REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups, sprinkled in the middle
- Sprinkle some Heath Toffee Bits on top.
- Put in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
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.
Yes you can Andrea, yes take out the powdered sugar. Hope you enjoy!! xo
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?
I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for trying it Pam! xo
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!
Hi Brenda! No, do not add the sugar to the cool whip. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!! xo
Do I still add the sugar if I use co whip instead of whipping cream?
You are so sweet! Thank you so much Blair! 🙂
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!
LOL GiGi! 🙂
This should be illegal!
I would love to! 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Teresa!
This looks divine, Kim. Save some for me. 🙂