Description
Sinful Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle merges rich chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter in a dramatic dessert. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will devour this indulgent treat that satisfies intense sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Baking Ingredients:
- 1 batch brownies (homemade or store-bought), cut into cubes
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie foundation by baking according to preferred recipe, ensuring complete cooling before transforming into bite-sized cubes.
- Craft the velvety peanut butter cream by blending cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until silky smooth. Gently incorporate whipped heavy cream to create a luxurious, airy texture.
- Construct the decadent chocolate fudge sauce by heating heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and butter, allowing brief resting before whisking into a glossy, uniform mixture. Integrate powdered sugar and allow slight cooling.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks emerge, creating a cloud-like topping.
- Layer the trifle strategically in a transparent dish: first, arrange brownie cubes as the foundational element. Generously spread peanut butter cream, then cascade fudge sauce in elegant streams. Repeat layering sequence, culminating with a voluptuous whipped cream crown.
- Elevate presentation by scattering chopped peanut butter cups, crushed peanuts, or delicate chocolate shavings across the surface. Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to settle before serving.
Notes
- Make brownies from scratch for a more intense chocolate flavor, ensuring they’re completely cooled to prevent soggy layers.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and peanut butter to create a smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Opt for natural peanut butter with minimal additives for a richer, more authentic nutty taste that complements the chocolate perfectly.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free brownies or replacing them with chocolate-based gluten-free cake cubes for equally delicious results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg