Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
Creamy • Decadent • Crowd-Pleaser Dessert
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle is the ultimate no-stress, show-stopping dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. With layers of moist chocolate cake, silky peanut butter cream, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy chocolatey finishes, every spoonful delivers pure indulgence. It’s rich without being heavy, sweet without being overwhelming, and perfect for holidays, parties, or when you want an impressive dessert with minimal effort.
What makes this trifle special is the balance of textures. The soft cake absorbs the creamy layers, the peanut butter mixture adds depth and richness, and the whipped cream lightens everything up. Best of all, it’s made ahead of time—so the flavors meld together beautifully while you relax.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Layer
1 chocolate cake, baked and cooled (box mix or homemade)
Crumbled into bite-size chunks
Peanut Butter Cream 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
Whipped Cream Layer
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped peanut butter cups or caramel chocolates
½ cup crushed cookies or brownie crumbs
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Cream
In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix, then beat again for 2–3 minutes until thick and fluffy. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Whipped Cream
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Step 3: Assemble the Trifle
Using a clear glass trifle bowl or large serving dish, begin layering:
First layer: spread a generous amount of peanut butter cream
Second layer: add crumbled chocolate cake
Third layer: spread whipped cream
Repeat the layers until the bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Step 4: Decorate
Sprinkle chocolate chips, chopped peanut butter cups, and crushed cookies or brownie crumbs generously over the top.
Step 5: Chill
Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight for best flavor and texture.
Serving Tips
Serve chilled and scoop deep to get every layer in one bite. Keep refrigerated until serving.
✨ Tip: This trifle tastes even better the next day—perfect for make-ahead entertaining!
If you want, I can also make this no-bake, mini cup version, or low-sugar option 🍨💬