Monday, July 2, 2012

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle


Ingredients
~ 2 boxes fudge brownie mix
~ 2 pkgs (13 oz each) mini peanut butter cups
~ 4 cups cold 2% milk
~ 2 pkgs instant vanilla pudding
~ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
~ 4 tsp vanilla extract
~ 3 cartons (8 oz each) cool whip

Directions
  • Prepare brownie batter according to package directions.  Bake in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack; cut into 3/4-in. pieces.
  • Cut peanut butter cups in half; set aside 1/3 cup for garnish. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons whipped topping.
  • Place a third of the brownies in a 5-qt. glass bowl; top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon a third of the pudding mixture over the top. Repeat layers twice. Cover with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 20 servings (1 cup each).
*Tip:  I usually make the the night before.  It's even good as leftovers for a few days :)
*Tip:  The original recipe called for 1 pkg peanutbutter chips added to brownie mix b4 baking.  You are welcome to add this, however, I really like the soft brownie texture as opposed to an all crunchy trifle.


Recipe From:  Cassie House