Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser (and Zero Baking Stress)
If you’re looking for a dessert that looks extravagant without making you sweat in the kitchen, this Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle is your new signature recipe. It’s tall. It’s dramatic. It’s overloaded with creamy peanut butter goodness and chunks of chocolate brownies that melt into the mousse.
Every spoonful is a perfect balance of salty, sweet, creamy, and fudgy, a texture dream and a flavor bomb rolled into one. Even better? You can assemble it hours ahead, making it a holiday host’s best friend.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer (use boxed or homemade)
1 pan (9×13 in) brownies, baked and cooled
6 Reese’s cups or peanut butter cups, chopped (optional but glorious)
Peanut Butter Mousse
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Layer
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
Extra brownies, chopped
Chocolate shavings
Peanut butter cups
Crushed peanuts
A drizzle of warm chocolate sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownies
If using boxed brownies, bake according to package instructions and allow them to cool completely.
Cut into bite-size chunks—or tear them messily for a rustic look.
2. Make the Peanut Butter Mousse
Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
This creates that dreamy, cloud-soft peanut butter mousse that makes the trifle unforgettable.
3. Make the Whipped Cream Layer
Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick and luxurious.
4. Assemble Your Trifle
In a tall trifle dish:
Add a layer of brownie chunks.
Spoon a thick layer of peanut butter mousse on top.
Add a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat until your dish is filled or your layers reach the rim like a show-stopping dessert crown.
Finish with extra brownies, peanut butter cups, or chocolate shavings for the ultimate flourish.
5. Chill & Serve
Refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).
The flavors meld together into creamy, chocolate-peanut perfection.
Why This Recipe Is A Hit
Effortless wow-factor — it looks like a bakery trifle with half the work
Budget-friendly and scalable — feeds a big crowd without breaking the bank
Customizable — add caramel, swap brownies for chocolate cake, or use flavored whipped cream
Make-ahead convenience — stress-free hosting at its finest