Best 14 Peanut Butter Trifle Recipes

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Trifle is a classic English dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with layers of sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream. This recipe for Peanut Butter Trifle takes the classic trifle recipe up a notch by adding peanut butter mousse and chocolate ganache. The result is a rich, decadent dessert that is sure to please everyone.

You can find all the recipes you need to make this Peanut Butter Trifle in this article. There is a recipe for the sponge cake, the custard, the peanut butter mousse, the chocolate ganache, and the whipped cream. There are also step-by-step instructions on how to assemble the trifle.

This Peanut Butter Trifle is a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It is perfect for a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary. It is also a great dessert to make for a potluck or family gathering. No matter what the occasion, this Peanut Butter Trifle is sure to be a hit.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE



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This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 packages (13 ounces each) miniature peanut butter cups
4 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips. Bake in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. , Cut peanut butter cups in half; set aside 1/3 cup for garnish. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons whipped topping. , Place a third of the brownies in a 5-qt. glass bowl; top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon a third of the pudding mixture over the top. Repeat layers twice. Cover with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Fat 38g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE



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The title is a mouthful, but so is the dessert! It is always a huge hit, and best for big gatherings! It is full of chocolate and peanut butter flavor!

Provided by jjgailey

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 2h47m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (such as Pillsbury ® Moist Supreme®)
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
4 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) jar peanut butter
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping
12 chocolate-covered peanut butter cups (such as Reese's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13-inch baking pan and two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Combine brownie mix, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until well-blended, about 3 minutes. Pour into 9x13-inch baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake brownies in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached, 28 to 31 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup water, 3 eggs, and 1/3 cup oil in another large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well-blended, about 2 minutes. Divide batter between 9-inch round cake pans, smoothing tops.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 29 to 33 minutes. Cool in the pans, 10 to 15 minutes, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, about 20 minutes more. Crumble cakes into large crumbs.
  • Beat milk, peanut butter, and pudding mix together with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended, about 2 minutes. Let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Place 1/3 of the brownie pieces in the bottom of a large trifle or punch bowl. Top with 1/3 of the cake crumbs, 1/3 of the pudding, and 1/3 of the whipped topping. Continue layering remaining brownie pieces, cake crumbs, pudding, and whipped topping, ending with whipped topping.
  • Cut each chocolate-covered peanut butter cup into thirds so that you have long strips. Decorate sides and top of the trifle with chocolate strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 47 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 713.7 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER CUP TRIFLE



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Using just five ingredients makes this recipe so simple. You can add a little extra decoration with chocolate jimmies, too. -Chris Nelson, Decatur, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 packages (8 ounces each) Reese's mini peanut butter cups

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, pudding, whipped topping and peanut butter cups. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE



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Wonderful easy dessert that a mom brought to one of my daughters celebration parties at school. The kids scarfed the entire bowl!

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (21 1/2 ounce) package Deluxe peanut butter brownie mix or 1 (21 1/2 ounce) package chocolate peanut butter brownie mix
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whipping cream, whipped and divided
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peanut butter cups
peanut butter cup, sliced

Steps:

  • Line a 13"x9"x2" pan with a large sheet of aluminum foil, allowing foil to extend 2" out of both ends of dish.
  • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, using packets included in package.
  • Bake according to package directions in prepared pan.
  • Cool completely.
  • Lift foil out of pan.
  • Invert brownies onto cutting board; remove foil.
  • Cut brownies into 3/4" pieces, using a sharp knife.
  • Combine vanilla pudding mix and milk in a large mixing bowl; beat at low speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • Gently fold in half of whipped cream.
  • Set remaining whipped cream aside (about 1 cup).
  • Place half of brownies in bottom of a 3-quart trifle bowl; top with 1 1/4 cups chopped peanut butter cup candies and half of pudding.
  • Repeat layers with remaining half of brownies, 1 1/4 cups peanut butter cup candies, and pudding.
  • Pipe or spoon reserved whipped cream over trifle.
  • Garnish if desired.

HEAVEN IN A BOWL (PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE)



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Haven't actually tried yet but plan too! Wanted to get it saved on here so I could refer back to it easily! If you try it, let me know how you like it!! Thanks!

Provided by Tina7836

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 trifle, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (20 ounce) package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
2 eggs (or as called for by your brownie mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your brownie mix)
1/4 cup water (or as called for by your brownie mix)
2 (13 ounce) packages miniature peanut butter cups
4 cups cold 2% low-fat milk
2 (5 1/8 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (8 ounce) cartons frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Bake in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Cut peanut butter cups in half; set aside 1/3 cup for garnish. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons whipped topping. Place a third of the brownies in a 5-qt. glass bowl; top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon a third of the pudding mixture over the top. Repeat layers twice. Cover with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups. Refrigerate until chilled.

PEANUT BUTTER TRIFLE



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This is something I put together on the fly. It tastes just like a peanut butter cup so if you love Reese's® you are going to love this dessert. You can even make this pretty low fat using sugar-free pudding and fat-free cool whip.

Provided by Tenny Sharp

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed, divided
1 (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers
20 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Pour each package of pudding mix into a separate bowl. Add 2 cups cold milk to each bowl and whisk for 2 minutes. Set one bowl of chocolate pudding aside. Stir peanut butter and 1 cup whipped topping into the second bowl.
  • Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a trifle dish. Spread 1/3 of the chocolate pudding on top, top with 1/3 of the chocolate-peanut butter pudding, and layer with more graham crackers. Repeat layers 2 more times. Spread remaining frozen whipped topping on top and decorate with extra graham crackers and peanut butter cups.
  • Chill until pudding is firm and graham crackers have fluffed up, 6 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 619.1 mg, Sugar 40 g

PEANUT BUTTER CUP TRIFLE



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I created this dessert for a weekend party with several families. Very easy to make and enjoyed by all.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 baked 13x9 chocolate cake
1 cup chocolate chips
2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
16 ounces Cool Whip
4 bars Reese's Peanut Butter cups

Steps:

  • Crumble chocolate cake and set aside.
  • Beat the pudding mix and milk together on med low speed til blended, then beat in the peanut butter, beat until smooth.
  • Fold in 1 cup Cool Whip.
  • In a large trifle bowl,layer 1/2 the crumbled cake, then 1/2 the peanut butter mixture and 1/2 the chocolate chips.
  • Smooth 1 cup Cool Whip over the peanut butter layer, sprinkle with 1/2 the chopped Reese's bars.
  • Repeat with another layer of cake, peanut butter mixture, chocolate chips. Cool Whip and top with chopped Reese's bars.
  • Chill for 4-6 hours or overnite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.2, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 621.5, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 31.5, Protein 12.2

SWEETSLADY'S CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE



Sweetslady's Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle image

This is one of my most requested recipes. It is something I came up with one day as I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. You can make this with brownies from the box; however, I make mine from scratch. This is my husband's other favorite dessert.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup milk
16 ounces Cool Whip
4 peanut butter cups, chopped
chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Brownies:.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine dry ingredients in large mixer bowl; stir.
  • Add wet ingredients and stir well.
  • Spread into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Let cool completely.
  • Trifle:.
  • Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add in peanut butter and milk. Combine.
  • Fold in Cool Whip until combined.
  • Take half of the brownies out and crumble in large glass bowl, if you have one, or in a 13x9 pan.
  • Add a layer of the peanut butter mixture.
  • Take the other half of the brownies out and crumble on top of the peanut butter mixture.
  • Put the last half of the peanut butter mixture on top.
  • Drizzle chocolate syrup on top.
  • Add the chopped peanut butter cups on top.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRIFLE



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This recipe is modified from a chocolate peanut butter pie recipe my teenage son and I found in a magazine. The pie tasted awesome but we could never get it to set up right, no matter how we tried. I've made this for several gatherings and it's always a big hit. I use pound cake but you could also use angel food cake or even brownies if you want a serious chocolate fix. Super easy to make. A great recipe for kids to help with or teens to make by themselves. My teenage son always gets a kick out of making something that people give him so many compliments on.

Provided by jravlin

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 trifle, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs cake
2 regular size boxes instant chocolate pudding mix or 2 pie filling made according to pie filling directions with cold milk
2 regular size tubs whipped topping
2 cups peanut butter
1 (8 ounce) jar chocolate fudge topping
1/2 cup of chopped peanut butter

Steps:

  • Cut 1 1/2 pound cakes into aprox 1" cubes.
  • Make chocolate pie filling according to directions on box.
  • In mixing bowl mix 1 1/2 tubs whipped topping with 2 cups peanut butter.
  • Put an even layer of 1/2 the whipped topping/peanut butter mix on the bottom of trifle bowl.
  • Spread a thin layer of chocolate fudge ice cream topping over that. Then add an even layer of 1/2 the pound cake.
  • Add 1/2 the chocolate pie filling on top of the first layer of cake. On top of that add the other 1/2 of the peanut butter/whipped topping mix. Add another layer of the chocolate fudge.
  • Now use the other 1/2 of the pound cake with the other 1/2 of the pie filling/pudding on top of it. Finish with with remaining whipped topping that didn't get mixed with the peanut butter and sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups on top of that.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1-2 hours.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER CUP TRIFLE



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This recipe may be cut in half using a smaller trifle bowl or smaller glass bowl. It's one of the easiest and fastest desserts I make.

Provided by Gail Charbonneau

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 oz. each
4 c 2 % milk
1 pkg prepared angel food cake 8 - 10 ounces cut in 1" cubes
12 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
2 pkg 8 ounces each, unwrapped reese's mini peanut butter cups

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk pudding mix and milk in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Set aside for 3 minutes or until soft set.
  • 2. In a 3 quart trifle bowl or a large glass bowl, layer half the cake cubes, pudding, whipped topping and then peanut butter cups. Repeat layers. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRIFLE RECIPE



Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle Recipe image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 box brownies, prepared according to package directions and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding, prepared according to package directions
Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine Cool Whip, peanut butter and cream cheese. until smooth; set aside. Prepare brownies and chocolate pudding according to package directions. In six glass cups, layer brownies, pudding, peanut butter cups and Cool Whip mixture. Top with additional peanut butter cup pieces and serve.

AMAZING PEANUT BUTTER & BROWNIE TRIFLE



Amazing Peanut Butter & Brownie Trifle image

Two of my most favorite things combined into one dish!!! YAHOO! And it looks so amazing in a trifle bowl.

Provided by Jen Frame

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fudge brownie mix(13x9 pan size)
1 pkg 10 ounes peanut butter chips
2 pkg 13 ounces each miniature peanut butter cups
4 c cold 2% milk
2 pkg 5.1 ounces each instant vanilla pudding mix
1 c creamy peanut butter
4 tsp vanilla extract
3 pkg 8 ounces each frozen whipped topping thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips before baking.
  • 2. Bake in a greased 13inch x 9inch baking pan at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick insered near center comes out with moist crumbs. DO NOT OVERBAKE
  • 3. Cool on a wire rack; cut into 3/4 inch pieces.
  • 4. Cut peanut butter cups in half; set aside 1/3 cup for garnish.
  • 5. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
  • 6. Add peanut butter and vanilla to pudding and mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons whipped topping.
  • 7. Place a third of the brownies in a 5 quart glass bowl; top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon a third of the pudding mixture over top. Repeat layers twice. Cover with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups.
  • 8. Refrigerate until chilled.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE



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This Trifle is perfect when serving a large crowd. It's a very rich dessert, make sure you have lots around to share it. Delicious! You can also fore go the peanut butter chips in the brownies. Also I have made this with devils food cake. You will receive many compliments, and expect to be asked for the recipe. My photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg fudge brownie mix ( i used a 9 inch sour cream chocolate cake i had frozen from a previous dessert ) was delicious in this, and evened out the richness )
1 pkg peanut butter chips - 10 oz.
4 c milk
2 pkg instant vanilla pudding - 5.1 oz. each
1 c creamy peanut butter
4 tsp vanilla extract
3 containers whipped topping - 8 oz. each
2 pkg peanut butter cups (miniature) - 13 oz. each

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Prepare the brownie mix as directed on the box; add the peanut butter chips and stir to distribute evenly. Pour into the baking pan and bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Be careful not to over bake the brownies
  • 3. When done remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. After they are cooled, cut into 1-inch squares.
  • 4. PUDDING: Whisk the milk and pudding mixes together for 2 minutes; pudding will be thick. Add the peanut butter and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Fold in half of the whipped topping (1 1/2 cartons); set remaining whipped topping aside to use as the topping.
  • 5. LAYERS: Cut the peanut butter cups in half and set aside a third of them for garnishing the trifle. Begin layering the trifle by placing a third of the brownies on the bottom of the bowl. Add one third of the peanut butter cups on top of the brownies. Then add one third of the peanut butter pudding over the peanut butter cups; spread out evenly. Repeat the layers two more times. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top of the last layer of peanut butter pudding. Garnish the top with the peanut butter cups that were set aside. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. This dessert can be prepared a day ahead.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE TRIFLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by moddie2bert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9x13") pan baked brownies, cut into 1-inch pieces*
1 large (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup whipping cream, whipped and divided**
40 bite-sized or 24 regular Reese's peanut butter cups

Steps:

  • Beat pudding mix and milk until thickened. Add peanut butter and vanilla, then mix until combined. Fold in 1 cup whipped cream. Place half of brownies in bottom of trifle dish. Sprinkle with 16 coarsely chopped bite-sized Reese's cups. Spread half of pudding mixture on top. Repeat layers. Top with last cup of whipped cream and remaining 8 bite-sized Reese's cups for garnish. Chill at least 6 hours before serving. *Option: Add a 10-ounce bag of peanut butter baking chips to brownie batter. **Homemade whipped cream: with an electric mixer, beat cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form.

Tips:

  • Choose quality ingredients: Use creamy peanut butter, fresh cream, and ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the whipped cream: Overbeaten whipped cream can become grainy and lose its light and fluffy texture.
  • Layer the ingredients carefully: Be careful not to press down too hard on the layers, or you'll end up with a mushy trifle.
  • Chill the trifle before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set.
  • Serve the trifle with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts: This will add a finishing touch of flavor and elegance.

Conclusion:

Peanut Butter Trifle is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its layers of peanut butter mousse, banana slices, chocolate wafers, and whipped cream, this trifle is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Peanut Butter Trifle a try - you won't be disappointed!

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