Heaven in a Bowl – The Dessert That Lives Up to Its Name
First, let me just say… thank you for stopping by! I know your time is precious, and it means a lot that you’re here to share in one of my most indulgent, over-the-top desserts. I can say without hesitation — this recipe truly earns its name. Heaven in a Bowl is not just dessert… it’s a multi-layered celebration of chocolate, peanut butter, creaminess, and crunch.
Whether you’re hosting a party, making a special treat for your family, or secretly keeping it all for yourself (no judgment here), this dessert will have you closing your eyes and savoring every bite. And yes, a bib might be a good idea — it’s messy in the best way!
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Why You’ll Love This Dessert
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Layers of pure indulgence – Brownies, peanut butter cups, pudding, whipped cream… all in one bowl.
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Crowd-pleasing – Serves a big group and gets rave reviews every time.
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Easy to assemble – Minimal prep, maximum “WOW” factor.
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Make-ahead friendly – Chills beautifully for stress-free entertaining.
What It Tastes Like
Every spoonful is a flavor explosion — the fudgy chew of brownies, the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding, the salty-smooth peanut butter, and the cool cloud of whipped topping. It’s decadent, dreamy, and impossible to stop at just one bite.
Benefits of This Recipe
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Perfect for potlucks, holidays, birthdays, and game days.
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Works with store-bought or homemade brownies.
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Can be customized with different candies or pudding flavors.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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1 package fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
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2 packages miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups
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4 cups cold milk (2% works best)
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2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 (8-ounce) containers Cool Whip, thawed
Tools You’ll Need
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9×13-inch baking pan
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk or hand mixer
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Sharp knife for cutting brownies and candy
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Large trifle dish or glass serving bowl
Ingredient Swaps & Add-Ins
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Pudding flavors: Try chocolate or peanut butter pudding for an extra punch.
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Candy swap: Use chopped Snickers, KitKats, or M&M’s instead of Reese’s.
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Homemade brownies: Go for it! Just make sure they’re rich and fudgy.