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Heaven in a Bowl layered dessert with brownies, peanut butter m

Heaven in a Bowl

A decadent layered trifle with brownies, peanut butter mousse, whipped cream, and peanut butter cups — a dessert that truly lives up to its heavenly name.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups mini peanut butter cups chopped
  • Chocolate sauce optional

Equipment

  • Trifle bowl or glass dish
  • Electric mixer
  • - Spatula
  • - Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Prepare brownies and let them cool completely before cutting into cubes.
  2. Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to create mousse.
  4. Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  5. Layer brownies, mousse, and whipped cream in a trifle bowl.
  6. Garnish with peanut butter cups and chocolate drizzle.
  7. Chill before serving.

Notes

Chill components before layering for best results.
Serve within 24 hours for optimal texture.
Substitute with gluten-free ingredients if needed.