Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle

 Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
 Ingredients

For the Cake Layer:

1 chocolate cake (baked and cooled – box mix or homemade)

Crumbled into chunks

For the Peanut Butter Layer:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup cream cheese, softened

1 cup cold milk

1 packet (3.4 oz / 100 g) instant vanilla pudding mix

For the Whipped Layer:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

3 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Topping:

1 cup chocolate chips

½ cup chopped peanut butter cups (or caramel chocolates)

½ cup crushed cookies or brownie crumbs

 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Peanut Butter Cream

In a large bowl:

Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth

Add milk and pudding mix

Beat again until thick and creamy
Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Whipped Cream

Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form

Chill in refrigerator until ready to use

Step 3: Assemble the Trifle

In a glass bowl or trifle dish:

 First Layer:
Spread peanut butter cream at the bottom

 Second Layer:
Add crumbled chocolate cake

 Third Layer:
Spread whipped cream

 Repeat layers until bowl is full
(Finish with whipped cream on top)

Step 4: Decorate

Top with:

Chocolate chips

Chopped peanut butter cups

Cookie crumbs

Step 5: Chill

Refrigerate at least 3–4 hours (overnight is best)
This helps flavors blend beautifully.

 Serving Tips

Serve cold

Use a big spoon to scoop all layers

Keep refrigerated