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Death by Peanut Butter and Chocolate

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An easy peasy dessert that will WOW your guests and look decorate your table and comes with a DIABETIC WARNING!! Guaranteed to satisfy the Peanut Butter and Chocolate lover in your crowd. There is always at least one!

Death by Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle

Want an easy peasy dessert that will WOW your guests and decorate your table at the same time?

It is called Death by Peanut Butter and Chocolate!

Beware though as it comes with a DIABETIC WARNING!!

I had been perusing Pinterest to make something special Christmas Eve for after we decorated the tree.

I saw a bunch of trifles and decided I needed to try something similar.

After all. I had just gotten 2 Trifle Bowls for my birthday. One small, and one large. They were so pretty and I wanted to fill them.

Into my pantry I went. I saw a box of brownie bites, a bag of Reese’s minis, chocolate pudding, vanilla pudding, caramel pudding, some milk in the refrigerator and cool whip in the freezer.

Now for a plan. I wanted to layer the brownie and top with one pudding flavor and a top of Reese’s. The problem was I couldn’t find a peanut butter pudding. So I made my own with caramel pudding and peanut butter. I then made the pudding layers into a mousse.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1 box brownie mix and ingredients to make
  • 1 1/2 large containers cool whip
  • 1 3 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 3 oz box instant caramel pudding mix
  • 3 small bags Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • 4 cups milk

Peanut Butter Pudding:

  • 1 3 oz box instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup peanut butter

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

Prepare Layers:

  • In mixing bowl, combine brownie mix and needed ingredients to make them. Bake according to directions. Once baked, allow to cool completely. Once cooled cut into 1″ chunks.
  • In medium bowl make caramel pudding according to directions.
  • In medium bowl, make chocolate pudding according to directions.
  • In medium bowl, make peanut butter pudding. (combine pudding mix and milk and whisk until slightly thickened. Whisk in peanut butter until thoroughly combined.)
  • Fold ½ container of Cool Whip into each bowl of pudding, to create a caramel mousse, a chocolate mousse and a peanut butter mousse.

To assemble trifle:

  • Place ⅓ of brownie chunks to empty trifle/large glass bowl.
  • Spoon peanut butter mousse over brownies.
  • Add bag mini peanut butter cups on top of mousse.
  • Place ⅓ of brownie chunks over first layer.
  • Spoon chocolate mousse over brownies.
  • Add bag mini peanut butter cups on top of mousse.
  • Place ⅓ of brownie chunks over first layer.
  • Spoon caramel mousse over brownies.
  • Add final bag mini peanut butter cups on top of mousse.

I ended up taking this to my sister’s house for Christmas eve.

The trifle was surprisingly very light and not overly sweet, and folks came back for seconds and thirds.

I even had enough left over when preparing the dish to fill the smaller trifle bowl. I took it over to my friend across the street. She is always sharing her baking with us so now I had something original to leave her!

This trifle is an original. Filled with chocolate, vanilla and homemade peanut butter pudding, it lives up to its name.

You can’t deny the Peanut Butter and Chocolate flavors. The textures of the brownie, mousses, and candy were phenomenal.

It is guaranteed to satisfy the Peanut Butter and Chocolate lover in your crowd. There is always at least one!

You can use a ready made whipped cream like Cool Whip, or make your own. Either way it adds a fluffiness to this dessert, it also creates a fluffy mousse for the pudding.

One recipe will feed an army, but it stays very nice in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days. But if your home is like mine that isn’t going to happen.

In my home you can never have too much peanut butter. We just add it to our chocolate!

Enjoy this special dessert anytime of the year!

An easy peasy dessert that will WOW your guests and look decorate your table and comes with a DIABETIC WARNING!! Guaranteed to satisfy the Peanut Butter and Chocolate lover in your crowd. There is always at least one!

Death by Peanut Butter and Chocolate

WARNING! This peanut butter and chocolate trifle can be addicting! #peanutbutter #chocolate
4.85 from 26 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, peanut butter
Method: NoBake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Adjust Servings: 15
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix, and ingredients to make
  • 9 Ounce 2 large containers cool whip
  • 1 3 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 3 oz box instant caramel pudding mix
  • 3 small bags Mini Reese's peanut butter cups
  • 4 cups milk

Peanut Butter Pudding:

  • 3 oz 1 box instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup peanut butter

Instructions

Prepare Layers:

  • In mixing bowl, combine brownie mix and needed ingredients to make them. Bake according to directions. Once baked, allow to cool completely. Once cooled cut into 1″ chunks.
  • In medium bowl make caramel pudding according to directions.
  • In medium bowl, make chocolate pudding according to directions.
  • In medium bowl, make peanut butter pudding. (combine pudding mix and milk and whisk until slightly thickened. Whisk in peanut butter until thoroughly combined.)
  • Fold ½ container of Cool Whip into each bowl of pudding, to create a caramel mousse, a chocolate mousse and a peanut butter mousse.

To assemble trifle:

  • Place ⅓ of brownie chunks to empty trifle/large glass bowl.
  • Spoon peanut butter mousse over brownies.
  • Add bag mini peanut butter cups on top of mousse.
  • Place ⅓ of brownie chunks over first layer.
  • Spoon chocolate mousse over brownies.
  • Add bag mini peanut butter cups on top of mousse.
  • Place ⅓ of brownie chunks over first layer.
  • Spoon caramel mousse over brownies.
  • Add final bag mini peanut butter cups on top of mousse.

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Notes

My store had fresh brownie bites so I used those instead of making my own. I cut them into chunks as above.
To easily remove peanut butter from measuring cup spray with pam or wipe oil generously inside glass cup before adding peanut butter.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 177kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 13.2g (4%) | Protein: 4.3g (9%) | Fat: 11.9g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 4.5g (23%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 8.6mg (3%) | Sodium: 215.1mg (9%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0.7g (3%) | Sugar: 7.1g (8%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    • blankMarilyn says

      You are too sweet Carol!! Thank you so much for the feature. You made my day. I love attending your party and appreciate you for hosting. I know how much goes into it each week with my own small party. Hugz

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Yes your comment did take. I think we are both having trouble tonight. Thank you for the feature. When I visited the party I saw the feature and then got distracted with the links and forgot to mention it in my comment. I am so sorry. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Carol. This really is a dream come true for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Thank you for coming by to comment! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

      Reply

  7. blankMiz Helen says

    What a way to go in a tub of peanut butter and chocolate! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,461!
    Miz Helen

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  9. blankDawn Conklin says

    Can’t go wrong with the combination of peanut butter and chocolate 🙂 I mean these are two of my favorite things. If chocolate and peanut butter are the death of me, at least I would die happy!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you for stopping. I have never been this far behind on my blog in 6 years. I am just going to have to put things on autopilot until after New Year. I apologize in advance if your party, comments both ways, and anything else gets overlooked. I do appreciate your comments. But feel free to pass me by when you get busy. I sure will understand!! Happy Holiday.

      Reply

  14. blankSuzie Olsen says

    I like the tipped for getting the peanut butter out of the measuring cup. Thanks for sharing a recipe that is yummy and quick to make!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I can’t tell you how many years I struggled with peanut butter until I read that tip. I actually used a spatula just to avoid it! I am glad you liked the recipe. Have a happy weekend.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      This just happened to be a trifle I threw together for a party I forgot about. Everything was leftovers from the kitchen and it took no time at all other than to chill the pudding! Thanks Florence. Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas.

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  19. blankMiz Helen says

    Peanut Butter and Chocolate, always a great combination for a special treat! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Claire! I appreciate your coments. (Please don’t feel obligated to visit for both the parties. I add them for new eyes and not to make you do more work. ) ? Have a great week!

      Reply

  25. blankMichelle says

    Oooo this looks absolutely delish!!! I am a huge fan of peanut butter and have even been known to eat an entire jar 🙂 So this is definately a MUST try. Thank you so much

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  27. blankApril J Harris says

    What a lovely, easy, recipe, Marilyn! It certainly looks like a treat as well. Thank you so much for sharing your Peanut Butter and Chocolate dessert with us at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I hope you are enjoying the holiday preparations!

    Reply

  34. blankDenise says

    As always, this looks delish. I’m not a fan of pb with my chocolate, personally, but I’d make this treat for my husband, for sure! From InspireMeMonday

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  39. blankAnnMarie says

    Oh my oh my! I just printed this to make for my son’s birthday. He is a HUGE peanut butter and chocolate guy and I love making trifle’s….win, win!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  40. blankBarbara says

    Death, you say? It is what it is and it’s too good to pass up. I shall have to dive right in and take my chances. I’ll forfeit myself for the good of the cause. Yummmmy!!! I am pinning it.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      oh Barbara! This recipe made so much I filled one large trifle and a smaller one. I sent the smaller one across the street to a neighbor. I got the dish back the next morning! enjoy and thanks for the share.

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  41. blankDonella says

    Oh my goodness… that sounds so decadent, but my husband would love it. His two favorite things are peanut butter and chocolate. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

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  43. blankMiz Helen says

    What a way to go, this looks delicious. We had one of those precious little Elf’s at our house this year when our Granddaughter was visiting. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you so much Megan. I ended up with so much I had to put part of the recipe in a second bowl. Good thing too, because I needed it! Have a great week!

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  53. blankNikki says

    Marilyn, this recipe has my name all over it. Chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite flavor combination. And one of my very favorite desserts is a trifle, I love the different textures in one dessert. This is so going on my list to make next! Now my stomach’s growling!

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  55. blankMegin says

    OMG this looks good! I love chocolate and peanut butter together! <3
    Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).

    ~ Megin of VMG206

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