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Heaven In A Bowl Reese's Trifle

A decadent trifle layered with fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and Reese's cups that makes for an irresistible dessert for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 13 servings
Course: Dessert, Party
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 package fudge brownie mix (18.3 oz) Plus eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box.
For the Trifle Layers
  • 2 packs mini Reese's cups (13 oz each) Total of 26 oz.
  • 4 cups cold milk Use cold milk for ideal consistency.
  • 2 packs instant vanilla pudding mix (5.1 oz each)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tubs whipped topping (8 oz each), thawed Such as Cool Whip.

Method
 

Preparation of Brownies
  1. Bake the fudge brownies in a 9x13 inch pan according to package directions and let cool completely.
  2. Cut the brownies into roughly 1-inch squares and set aside.
Prep the Ingredients
  1. Unwrap and slice mini Reese's cups in half, setting aside a handful for garnish.
Make the Peanut Butter Pudding
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of cold milk and 2 packs of instant vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Add in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in 8 oz of whipped topping until light and creamy.
Assemble the Trifle
  1. In a large trifle bowl, layer half of the brownie chunks, followed by a generous layer of halved Reese's cups, and half of the peanut butter pudding mixture.
  2. Repeat the layers with the remaining brownie chunks, another layer of Reese's, and the rest of the pudding mixture.
Finish and Chill
  1. Spread the remaining whipped topping across the top of the trifle and garnish with the reserved Reese's halves.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Trifle tastes even better when made the night before. For best results, use a glass trifle bowl to showcase the layers. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.