A decadent layered dessert with fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter mousse, fluffy whipped cream, and chocolate toppings. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or when you want to impress without too much effort!
🥘 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes (for brownies)
Total Time: ~1 hour (includes cooling time)
Yield: 12–14 servings
Dietary Badges:
Family-Friendly
Party Dessert
Make-Ahead
✅ Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients on package) or 1 batch homemade brownies
Peanut Butter Layer:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Whipped Cream Layer:
2 cups heavy cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
½ cup chocolate chips (or chopped peanut butter cups)
¼ cup chopped peanuts or toffee bits
Caramel or chocolate drizzle (optional)
📖 Instructions
Prepare brownies: Bake brownies according to package or homemade recipe. Let cool completely, then cut into cubes.
Make peanut butter layer: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until creamy.
Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble trifle:
Bottom: Layer half of the brownie cubes.
Middle: Spread half of the peanut butter mixture.
Next: Add a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
Top it off: Garnish with chocolate chips, chopped candy, peanuts, and optional drizzle.
Chill & serve: Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving so layers set.
🔑 Notes
Can be made 1 day ahead — it actually tastes better as the flavors meld.
Swap peanut butter for Nutella for a chocolate-hazelnut version.
Brownie base can be replaced with chocolate cake or crushed cookies if preferred.
❄️ Storage
Refrigerate covered up to 3 days.
Best served chilled.