Peanut Butter Cup Trifle

Ingredients:

– 1 box of brownie mix (plus ingredients to make the brownies)
– 2 cups cold milk
– 1 (3.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
– 1 (16 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
– 1 bag of mini peanut butter cups, chopped (reserve some whole ones for garnish)

 Instructions:

1. **Bake the Brownies:**
– Prepare the brownies according to the package instructions. Let them cool completely, then cut into small squares.

2. **Prepare the Pudding:**
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until smooth. Set aside to thicken.

3. **Make the Peanut Butter Mixture:**
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping until combined.

4. **Assemble the Trifle:**
– In a large trifle bowl or a similar glass dish, layer the ingredients as follows:
1. Half of the brownie squares.
2. Half of the peanut butter mixture.
3. Half of the chocolate pudding.
4. A layer of chopped peanut butter cups.
5. Half of the remaining whipped topping.

– Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of whipped topping.

5. **Garnish:**
– Top the trifle with whole and chopped mini peanut butter cups for garnish.

6. **Chill and Serve:**
– Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.

Enjoy this decadent dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion or simply to satisfy a peanut butter and chocolate craving!