“I cannot believe I finally found this recipe! My grandma would make these for holiday parties when I was a girl and I would sneak as many as I could without being discovered.”

This dessert is a layered delight, combining rich fudge brownies, creamy peanut butter pudding, and whipped topping, all punctuated by miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. It’s a decadent and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Fudge brownie mix | 1 package |
Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups | 2 packages |
Cold milk (preferably 2%) | 4 cups |
Instant vanilla pudding mix | 2 packages |
Creamy peanut butter | 1 cup |
Vanilla extract | 4 teaspoons |
Thawed whipped topping | 2 (8 oz) containers |
Instructions:
- Prepare Brownies: Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions. Pour the batter into a greased 9×12-inch baking pan.
- Bake Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut Brownies: Place the baked brownies on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut the brownies into 3/4-inch cubes. Halve the peanut butter cups and set aside for garnish.
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix together for 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold 1 1/2 cups of the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- Layer the Dessert: In a 5-quart glass dish, layer one-third of the brownie cubes. Top with half of the halved peanut butter cups and one-third of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times, using the remaining brownie cubes, peanut butter cups, and pudding mixture.
- Top with Remaining Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the final layer.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish the top with the reserved halved peanut butter cups. Refrigerate for a few minutes to chill before serving. Enjoy!