Description

Heaven In A Bowl is a decadent no-bake layered dessert featuring fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter vanilla pudding, and miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, all topped with light whipped cream. Easy to assemble and perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, this indulgent treat combines rich flavors and textures in every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownies

1 package of Fudge brownie mix (follow package directions or 1 package of ready-made brownies)

Peanut Butter Cups

2– 13 ounce packages of Reese’s Miniature cups

Pudding Mixture

2 packages of instant vanilla pudding mix
4 cups of chilled milk
1 cup of smooth or chunky peanut butter
4 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Topping

16 ounces of whipped topping (thawed or homemade)

Instructions

Preparing Brownies: If using homemade brownies, prepare the mix according to the package directions and bake them at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
Organizing Ingredients: For pre-made brownies, crumble them into approximately ¾ inch chunks. Slice the peanut butter cups in half and reserve ⅓ cup of them for garnishing later in the recipe.
Pudding Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and chilled milk for a couple of minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
Assembling the Layers: Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture to create a creamy filling. In a 5-quart bowl, start layering by placing one-third of the crumbled brownies at the bottom.
Layering the Goodness: Over the brownies, add one-third of the sliced peanut butter cups evenly. Spoon one-third of the pudding mixture on top of the peanut butter cups layer.
Finishing Touches: Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of pudding mixture topped with the remaining whipped topping to cover it completely.
Garnishing and Chilling: Garnish the top layer with the reserved peanut butter cup halves. Refrigerate the assembled dessert until it is chilled and set, preferably for a few hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

You can prepare this dessert a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly for best taste and texture.
For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat peanut butter.
Homemade brownies can be substituted with any fudgy brownie recipe you prefer.
If desired, replace whipped topping with whipped cream made from heavy cream for a fresher taste.
This dessert is best served chilled to maintain the creamy texture and layered structure.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: brownie pudding dessert, peanut butter dessert, no bake dessert, layered dessert, Reese's dessert, easy pudding recipe