One morning i needed a quick dessert for a gathering and honestly not wanting to spend half the day baking. I had a package of Nutter Butter cookies in the pantry and some pudding in the fridge, and the idea of making Nutter Butter Trifle came to my mind and figured layering everything together would probably turn out pretty good.

It ended up being one of those desserts people kept going back for seconds of. The cookies soften just enough between the layers while still keeping a little texture, and the creamy pudding and whipped topping make every bite taste like a peanut butter lover's dream. If you already enjoy recipes like Chocolate Cherry Trifle, Mixed Berry Trifle, or Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich, this Nutter Butter trifle fits perfectly into that easy homemade dessert rotation.

Why You Will Love This Nutter Butter Trifle

What I love most about this dessert is how easy it is to put together without turning on the oven.

The Nutter Butter cookies add plenty of peanut butter flavor while the pudding keeps everything creamy and rich.

Another thing I like is that it can be made ahead, which honestly makes parties and gatherings much easier.

It’s also a great dessert when you need something impressive but do not want a complicated recipe.

What You Will Need For Nutter Butter Trifle

A large trifle bowl or glass serving dish works best because the layers look really nice when served.

You'll also need mixing bowls for preparing the pudding and whipped topping.

A spatula helps spread the layers evenly throughout the dish.

If you want crushed cookie pieces, a food processor honestly makes that part much faster.

Ingredients Needed

• 1 package Nutter Butter cookies
• 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 cups cold milk
• 2 cups whipped topping
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Crushed Nutter Butter cookies for topping

How To Make The Trifle

Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

Fold the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pudding.

Place a layer of Nutter Butter cookies into the bottom of a trifle bowl.

Spread a layer of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the cookies.

Add a layer of whipped topping.

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

Top with crushed Nutter Butter cookies.

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

I usually make this the night before because honestly the cookies soften perfectly after sitting in the fridge for a while. This Nutter Butter trifle also goes really well with Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea, Peach Mint Iced Tea, or Lemon Vanilla Iced Tea if you're serving dessert for a crowd.

Tips For Nutter Butter Trifle

Letting the trifle chill longer helps the layers blend together better.

Do not crush all of the cookies. Keeping some larger pieces adds really nice texture.

A drizzle of melted peanut butter on top tastes really good honestly.

If you want extra peanut butter flavor, add chopped peanut butter cups between the layers.