Shelly's Recipe

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Category: Trifles

1 (17.6-oz) pkg brownie mix, prepared according to pkg directions, and cut into small squares
2 (3.4-oz) pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups whole milk
1 2/3 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners sugar, divided
4 tsp vanilla extract, divided
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
15 chocolate peanut butter cups, cut into fourths
Garnish: chocolate peanut butter cups, cut into fourths

For pudding layer: In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and milk, whisking until combined. Whisk in 2/3 cup peanut butter; set aside.

For peanut butter layer: In a large bowl, combine remaining 1 cup peanut butter and butter. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar and 2 1/2 tsp vanilla, beating until well blended; set aside.

For sour cream layer: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir until well combined; set aside.

For whipped cream layer: In a large bowl, combine cream, remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, and remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.

To assemble trifle: In a trifle dish, place 1/3 of brownies in bottom of dish. Spread 1/2 of pudding mixture over brownies. Top with 1/3 of brownies. Spread peanut butter layer over brownies. Sprinkle with peanut butter cups. Spread sour cream layer over peanut butter cups. Top with remaining 1/3 of brownies. Spread remaining 1/2 of pudding mixture over brownies. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with peanut butter cups, if desired. Serves 12-15