Description
Chocolate-lovers will adore this peanut butter fudge brownie trifle layered with rich ganache and creamy peanut butter mousse. Dense brownies and silky cream create a luxurious dessert perfect for special occasions and indulgent gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownies)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cream and Sugar Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
Garnish:
- Chopped peanuts
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Bake brownies according to package instructions or preferred homemade recipe. Allow complete cooling, then slice into delicate cubes.
- Blend cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until velvety and uniform consistency is achieved.
- Incorporate whipped cream gently into the mixture, creating a pillowy peanut butter mousse with airy texture.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by microwaving chocolate chips and heavy cream for 30 seconds. Whisk until glossy and smooth.
- Construct initial layer in trifle dish using brownie cubes as foundation, spreading peanut butter mousse evenly across surface.
- Cascade chocolate ganache over mousse layer, ensuring elegant drizzling pattern.
- Repeat layering process – alternating brownie, mousse, and ganache – until trifle dish reaches maximum capacity.
- Crown the dessert with delicate whipped cream swirls and scattered chopped peanuts for textural contrast.
- Refrigerate minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and structure to set before serving chilled.
Notes
- Opt for homemade brownies to control sugar and texture, ensuring a richer, more personalized dessert experience.
- Chill cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for smoother, lump-free peanut butter mousse.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar for a more intense, authentic nutty flavor that complements the sweet elements.
- For gluten-free option, substitute brownies with gluten-free brownie mix or almond flour-based brownie recipe to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg