Description
Creamy heaven in a bowl pudding blends rich chocolate with silky caramel textures. Smooth layers of indulgence promise delightful comfort for dessert enthusiasts seeking pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package fudge brownie mix
- 2 packages (8 oz) miniature Reese’s cups (cut in half)
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold milk (2%)
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cans (8 oz each) Cool Whip (thawed)
- 4 tsp (20 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking pan. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions, pour into pan, and bake until toothpick reveals moist crumbs, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Create Pudding Layer: Whip instant vanilla pudding with cold milk for two minutes until thick. Gently fold in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and Cool Whip to form a creamy mixture. Slice brownies into 3/4-inch cubes and halve Reese’s peanut butter cups.
- Layer Assembly: Construct trifle by creating alternating layers of brownie cubes and pudding mixture. Strategically scatter Reese’s cup fragments between each layer, ensuring even distribution throughout the dessert.
- Finish and Chill: Top the final layer with Cool Whip, garnishing with remaining Reese’s cup halves. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow layers to set and flavors to meld into a decadent, harmonious dessert.
Notes
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend and textures to meld, creating a more cohesive and delicious treat.
- Precise Cutting Matters: Slice brownies into uniform 3/4-inch cubes to ensure consistent layering and a visually appealing presentation.
- Whip with Precision: Blend pudding mix for exactly two minutes to achieve the ideal thick and creamy consistency that holds the dessert’s structure.
- Decorative Touches: Strategically place Reese’s cup halves on top and between layers for maximum visual appeal and burst of chocolate-peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg