Description
Peanut butter brownie parfaits layer fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate ganache for an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 9 by 9 inch pan baked brownies cooled and cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped peanut butter cups (Optional topping)
Instructions
- Cut the cooled brownies into small cubes or rounds sized to fit your serving glasses.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
- To assemble, add a layer of brownies to the bottom of each glass.
- Spoon or pipe a layer of peanut butter cream over the brownies.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Repeat layers once more, finishing with ganache on top.
- Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture.
Notes
- These parfaits can be assembled up to 6 hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering/No Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American