Heaven In A Bowl

This Heaven In A Bowl (often called a Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle) is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert. It layers the chewy texture of fudge brownies with a silky peanut butter mousse and the iconic crunch of Reese’s. By using a glass trifle bowl or a large clear dish, you get to see those beautiful, indulgent layers before diving in.

Heaven In A Bowl (Reese’s Brownie Trifle)

Ingredients:

Directions:

Step 1: The Brownie Base: Prepare the brownie batter according to the box directions. Bake in a greased 12×9-inch pan at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

Tip: Pull them out when a toothpick has moist crumbs! For a trifle, you want the brownies slightly fudgy so they don’t become hard or overly dry when chilled. Let them cool completely, then cut into bite-sized squares.

Step 2: Prep the Candy: While the brownies cool, slice your Reese’s miniatures in half. Reserve a handful of the prettiest halves for the very top layer.

Step 3: The Peanut Butter Mousse In a large bowl, whisk the milk and instant pudding mixes for 2 minutes until thick. Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until completely smooth. Finally, gently fold in 1.5 cups of the whipped topping to make the mixture light and airy.

Step 4: Layer the “Heaven”: In a 5-quart glass dish, create three layers following this order:

1. Bottom: 1/3 of the brownie pieces.

2. Middle: 1/3 of the chopped Reese’s.

3. Top: 1/3 of the peanut butter pudding mixture. Repeat this process twice more.

Step 5: The Finishing Touch: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the final layer of pudding. Garnish with your reserved peanut butter cup halves.

Step 6: The Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (though 4 hours is even better). This allows the brownies to soften slightly into the pudding, creating that unified, “heavenly” texture.