Peanut butter trifles are an indulgent dessert that layers creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, peanut butter cookie pieces, and fluffy whipped cream.
Topped with a rich chocolate and caramel drizzle, these trifles are perfect for any peanut butter lover.
Let’s create these delicious and visually stunning treats!
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 individual trifles 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cookies
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter cream (10 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare the whipped cream (5 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate (5 minutes):
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Assemble the trifles (10 minutes):
- In individual serving glasses, begin by adding a layer of chopped peanut butter cookies at the bottom.
- Add a layer of peanut butter cream over the cookies.
- Sprinkle a layer of chopped peanuts over the peanut butter cream.
- Add a layer of whipped cream over the peanuts.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Drizzle and garnish (5 minutes):
- Drizzle the melted chocolate and caramel sauce over the top of each trifle.
- Garnish with a few extra chopped peanuts or a small peanut butter cookie piece if desired.
Notes
For an added touch of decadence, you can incorporate chocolate chips or mini Reese’s peanut butter cups into the layers.
These trifles can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, making them a convenient option for entertaining.
Serve these delightful trifles chilled and enjoy the rich, creamy, and crunchy textures with every bite!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
