Shelly's Recipe

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE

Category: Trifles

1 recipe of favorite brownie for a 13x9 pan
1 (10 oz) bag peanut butter chips
1 (5 oz) pkg vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whipping cream, whipped and divided
24 regular sized (about 2 inches in diameter) peanut butter cups, chopped and divided (1/4 cup garnish)

Line a 13x9 inch pan with aluminum foil, extend foil by 2 inches over side. Grease lightly with cooking spray. Prepare brownies according to the recipe. Add peanut butter chips. Bake in foil lined pan for length of time required. Cool completely. Lift foil out of pan. Invert on cutting board. Remove foil. Cut into 3/4 inch pieces, using sharp knife.

Combine pudding mix and milk in large bowl. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened and chill for about 5 minutes to thicken it completely. Add peanut butter and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gently fold in half of whipped cream.

Place half of brownies in bottom of trifle bowl; top with 1/2 of chopped candy and half of pudding. Repeat layers. Top with remaining whipped cream, spooned or piped on. Garnish top with remaining peanut butter cups.