Description
This Heaven in a Bowl dessert is your new go-to for any gathering or potluck. With layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter mousse, smooth chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s an easy no-fail recipe that always impresses. Topped with Reese’s cups and chocolate drizzle, this indulgent trifle combines all your favorite flavors into one show-stopping treat. Whether you need a quick dessert idea, a sweet addition to your holiday dinner, or something irresistible for your next party, this easy recipe has you covered. Perfect for lovers of chocolate and peanut butter, this dish is high on flavor and low on effort.
Ingredients
1 chocolate cake (prepared and cooled)
1 cup peanut butter
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
16 oz whipped topping (divided)
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
20 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups (chopped)
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
1. Bake your chocolate cake according to package or recipe directions, then let it cool completely. Cut into cubes or crumble into chunks.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Let it sit for a few minutes to fully set.
4. In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer chocolate cake, peanut butter mixture, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Repeat until full, ending with whipped topping.
5. Sprinkle chopped Reese’s cups on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup for garnish.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
Make sure the cake is completely cool before layering to prevent melting the creamy layers.
Chill the dessert overnight for better texture and flavor fusion.
You can prep this dessert a day ahead for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: quick dessert, chocolate peanut butter trifle, potluck dessert, easy no bake dessert, party dessert, layered dessert, chocolate pudding trifle