Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle is a decadent dessert layered with rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter mousse, and luscious chocolate ganache. Topped with fresh raspberries and chocolate chunks, it’s the ultimate indulgence for peanut butter and chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
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hocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes
Peanut Butter Mousse:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup peanut butter cups, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter mousse: Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped heavy cream. Set aside.
- Make the chocolate ganache: Heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling) and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the trifle: In a trifle dish, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes, then half of the peanut butter mousse. Drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Repeat layers: Add another layer of chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse, and ganache.
- Top & chill: Sprinkle with chocolate chunks, raspberries, and peanut butter cups. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use brownies instead of cake for a fudgier texture.
- Drizzle extra peanut butter for more flavor.
- Can be made in individual glasses for single servings.
