This peanut butter cup brownie trifle is out of control!
THINK OF THIS RECIPE AS A “HOW-TO” AS TRIFLES VARY FROM DISH TO DISH AND PERSONAL PREFERENCE…USE IT AS A GUIDE AND CHANGE UP WHATEVER YOU LIKE!!!!!
IF YOU WANT TO GET TO THE VERY TIPPY TOP OF THE TRIFLE DISH, I RECOMMEND MAKING TWO BATCHES OF THE BROWNIES AND DOUBLING THE CREAM. (I ALWAYS DOUBLE THIS RECIPE-AS I PREFER TO HAVE XTRA THAN RUN SHORT) YES, YOU WILL HAVE A FEW EXTRA BROWNIES SQUARES TO EAT AND EXTRA CREAM….BUT THEN YOU CAN MAKE MY MOM’S FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS, TOO! IF GETTING YOUR TRIFLE ALMOST TO THE TOP IS GOOD ENOUGH, THEN MAKE THE RECIPE AS WRITTEN BELOW!
STEP ONE -BAKE YOUR BROWNIES!!!! YOU CAN OF COURSE USE A PILLSBURY BOX MIX FOR THIS BUT THESE BROWNIES ARE PRETTY MUCH THE BEST! IN A PINCH THOUGH OR TO SPEED THINGS UP…USE THE BOX!
You’ll Need:
Nonstick Foil
Trifle Bowl
MY FAVORITE BROWNIES:
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 2 T. water
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
PREHEAT oven to 350º F. line 9×13 pan with nonstick foil.
Stir sugar, butter and water in large bowl. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Spread into pan.
BAKE for 20-25 minutes. let cool completely. Cut into small bite sized squares for the trifle.
STEP 2 MAKE YOUR SIMPLE PASTRY CREAM!!!! CALLED PASTRY CREAM BECAUSE IT TASTES AS DELICIOUS AS ANY COOKED PASTRY CREAM DOES!!! PROBABLY BETTER!
BEAT UNTIL THICK & CREAMY LIKE WHIPPED CREAM:
1 PINT HEAVY CREAM
1 SMALL BOX INSTANT VANILLA PUDDING
1/3 CUP MILK
I USED APPROXIMATELY 60 MINI PEANUT BUTTER CUPS TO LINE THE OUTSIDE OF MY TRIFLE DISH. THEN I USED MORE!!! I CHOPPED UP SOME TO PLACE IN BETWEEN THE LAYERS AND MORE TO DECORATE THE TOP. THIS PART YOU CAN JUDGE BY HOW YOU WANT IT TO LOOK. I USUALLY DECIDE AS I AM MAKING IT BY WHAT LOOKS GOOD! I USUALLY BUY 3 BAGS OF PB CUPS AND IF YOU HAVE EXTRAS JUST MAKE THESE COOKIES!!!! HEE HEE
ASSEMBLY-COVER THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WITH BROWNIE SQUARES THEN TOP WITH A LAYER OF CREAM. YOU CAN PIPE IT OR SPREAD WITH AN OFF SET SPATULA! STAND PEANUT BUTTER CUPS AROUND THE EDGE PRESSING AGAINST THE GLASS, SPRINKLE SOME CHOPPED PB CUPS ON THE CREAM AND REPEAT UNTIL YOU GET AS HIGH AS YOU WANT! ONCE, AT THE TOP I SPRINKLED ON CHOPPED HEATH BAR CANDIES & MORE CHOPPED PEANUT BUTTER CUPS! LET SIT JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE SERVING. I DO NOT RECOMMEND LETTING THIS SIT OVERNIGHT AS THE BROWNIES CAN GET TOO MUSHY! I PREFER THEM STILL HOLDING THEIR SHAPE A BIT!
SERVE THIS AT A PARTY AND SHARE THE PEANUT BUTTER LOVE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! XOXO
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My Top 20 Reese’s Recipes!!!
Monica says
YUM! Looks amazing. New Follower via the mingle.
Sara says
New follower from the mingle. This looks delish! Also loved your post on the secret recipe club. Can’t wait to participate next round.
Angie says
Truly sinful! I now have a serious chocolate craving…..What a great recipe to share at Foodie Friends Friday. Thank you!
Our Delightful Home says
This looks like such a yummy treat! Thanks for linking up to Show Me What You Got Tuesday’s at ODH.
Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Jocelyn says
WOW! I don’t think I will be able to get the yummy picture out of my head…I want peanut butter cups like NOW!!!
Shawneepoo says
I love everything about your website 🙂
danielle says
Thank you sooooo much! :heart:
barbara says
wow that looks like 20 pounds lol it looks like it would so be worth it though now i want peanut butter cups! lol
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
hahahahaha Mmmmm!
ann Thomas says
Please keep sending recipes they look yummy!!!!
Michaelene Munn says
i just bought a trifle glass today..half the size of yours but i am going to do this for our sunday potluck on fathers day…happy eating
Kim says
how do you get the serving out, scoop it, but I would want some brownie too!!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Scoop all the way down!!!
Brenda. Fryar says
I’m on a diet but am so making these
Mavis Guest says
Can’t wait to try this!
Debbe says
This looks very good. I want to try it for sure. Thanks for sharing this.
Caysi Brooks Swol says
also making this for Fathers day today 🙂
ILENE BLACKMAN says
OMG I AM THE PEANUT BUTTER QUEEN – PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED ON ANY PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES….THIS IS A FUN ONE AND LOOKS SOOO YUMMY!! THANKS FOR SHARING…AND THE CREME PUFF ONE – LOVE IT…XO
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Search peanut butter on my blog-TONS!!!!
Linda parvino says
Love your recipes
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks Linda!!
Jan says
Made this for our son’s welcome home from the Army/Happy 4th picnic . Wow! Everyone loved it.
Heather Niles says
Can I use Coo Whip instead of pastry cream?
Terri Schlater says
I am lactose intolerant. What can I sub for the heavy cream. As for the milk, I can use almond milk. And I will sub Cup4Cup for the flour. Can’t wait to try this out for myself.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Ooooh that would be tough to sub. Hmmmmm, maybe someone else has a good idea….
Kelsey says
Hi there! I am making this for my housewarming party! How large of a trifle bowl did you use? Thanks!
Trish says
Hi there
I just made this and doesn’t look as pretty as yours but I believe will be a hit. I wondered if I should refrigerate it?
I’m bringing to dinner about 4 hours from now.
Thanks
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Hope it is a hit-I would chill it, yes!