Description
A decadent layered dessert featuring rich, creamy chocolate pudding and chewy peanut butter brownies, all assembled into beautiful individual parfaits.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) packages Betty Crocker Reese’s Brownie Mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons water
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups ice cold water
1 (3.9 ounce) package Jello instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups heavy whipping cream
Optional toppings: whipped cream, maraschino cherries, mini chocolate chips, and chopped mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions using the brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs.
- Step 3: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Step 4: Remove the brownies from the oven. Using the foil overhang, lift them out of the dish and let them cool completely on the counter before cutting into bite-size pieces.
- Step 5: While the brownies cool, prepare the pudding. In a medium bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water on medium speed until combined.
- Step 6: Add the instant pudding mix and continue to beat for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
- Step 7: Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours, or until it is firm.
- Step 8: Once the pudding has firmed up, pour the heavy cream into a separate medium bowl and beat with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Step 9: Gently fold the firm pudding mixture into the whipped cream, a little at a time, until everything is blended together.
- Step 10: To assemble the parfaits, spoon a layer of the chocolate pudding into the bottom of your parfait glasses, then add a layer of brownie pieces. Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of pudding.
- Step 11: Just before serving, top each parfait with whipped cream, crushed mini peanut butter cups, mini chocolate chips, and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
Notes
Lining the pan with foil and leaving an overhang makes it much easier to remove the brownies for cooling and cutting.
Ensure the pudding is fully chilled and firm before folding it into the whipped cream to maintain a thick, spoonable texture.
Using ice-cold water is crucial for helping the instant pudding set up properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American