Nutter Butter Trifle

A fun and easy dessert featuring layers of creamy, crunchy, and pudding goodness, tasting like childhood peanut butter cookies combined with a creamy pie.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

16 oz Nutter Butter cookies, plus a few extra for topping Use a clear trifle dish to see all the layers.
1 pkg Instant vanilla pudding mix Choose the size according to the milk requirement.
2 cups Cold milk Use the amount specified on the pudding box.
8 oz Cream cheese, softened Leave it out for about 30 minutes before using.
1 cup Powdered sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
8 oz Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream Whip heavy cream with a little powdered sugar if making homemade.
1/2 cup Peanut butter Optional, but recommended for extra peanut flavor.
1/4 cup Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling Optional for topping.

Method

Preparation

Whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Place it in the fridge to set up.
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in the whipped topping gently.
Crush the Nutter Butter cookies in a zip top bag using a rolling pin.

Layering

In your dish, add a layer of crushed Nutter Butter cookies, then a layer of pudding, followed by the cream mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream layer.
Top with extra cookie pieces and drizzle with chocolate or warm peanut butter before serving.

Chilling

Let the trifle chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving for the best texture.

Notes

For best results, use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps and let the trifle chill before serving to enhance flavor and texture. You can add sliced bananas or mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.