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Wonderful peanut butter flavor in every bite. I only used 2 8 oz containers of Cool Whip. One in the pudding and 1 on top. My glass bowl was 4 qt and it was full. This recipe is a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Christine"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a potluck at work. It was HUGELY popular. I got so many compliments, and got told by my boss that I have to bring it every year from now on! Job security for the win! ;) It's so simple to make I never imagined it would be so popular, but everyone really loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"texvic"},"reviewBody":"I made three of these for a church function my first time making them, oh my gosh they were absolutely wonderful, everybody loved them! definitely a big hit and a keeper in my book, the only difference between this and other trifles that I've tried is that this is very rich ,which is not a bad thing that's very good, except people have a tendency to want to take a lot because most trifles are light so next time I take it to a function in a large group I will put a note on it saying that it is very rich and to take sparingly, the only thing different I would do to it next time is to add the whipped topping in the layers because I did joy it so much more with the whip topping mixed in with it then just having it on the top, I made 2 with regular brownies and one brownie mix had nuts mixed in with it, and the only thing I did different to this recipe was I doubled my brownie mixes, i put two boxes of brownie mix together per recipe for a 9 x 13 pan so the brownies feel the pan better and come out a little thicker not so thin and small, this is how I make my Brownies all the time anyway .....I really love this recipe and I kept wondering what it reminded me of outside of a Reese's peanut butter cup ,I knew there was something and then it dawned on me if you love peanut butter pie then you will definitely love this, I told everybody who wanted to try it if you like brownies and Reese's peanut butter cups you're going to love this and everyone got the biggest smiles on their face... this is one of the best recipes! thank you so much for sharing :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"klandrews84"},"reviewBody":"Very good! 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This did make enough to fill two trifle bowls (I believe they were 3 and 4 quart sizes), so I would cut this in half if I made it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mugsy63"},"reviewBody":"This trifle was excellent! It is VERY rich. Brought it into work and received many requests for the recipe. Recommendation: Cut peanut butter cups amount in half (use only one bag).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest5744"},"reviewBody":"This recipe would be improved by leaving out the peanut butter cups. The brownies and pudding are absolutely delicious. The hard peanut butter cups are too stark a contrast in texture--and, honestly, they just taste tacky in comparison to the other ingredients. Even the kids picked them out. If I made this again, I would either leave them out completely or just add a handful, chopped small, as the topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pajamaangel"},"reviewBody":"There is just too much going on in this dessert. It is very rich.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"christycincy"},"reviewBody":"This dessert was very rich but very delicious. As my dad said, it was decadent. Don't think I've ever heard him use that word! I also cannot fit it in my standard trifle bowl. I think I need a bigger one for this dessert!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"upcomingatty"},"reviewBody":"I made this for my husband but I thought it was way too sweet just by looking at the ingredients so I changed a few. I used a carton of whipping cream and only 1 tub of cool whip. I also only used 1 bag of Reese's cups and used a bag of peanut butter chips and a quarter bag of milk chocolate chips. This changes helped make it not so sweet. Too sweet makes things \"un-eatable.\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cowzrkool"},"reviewBody":"a gal brought this to work and we ate it all!! it is a peanut butter and chocolate lovers dream very rich though!!!!=)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mrsjean"},"reviewBody":"I made this for our annual dessert auction at church. It was a hit. I will definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DebbieCook"},"reviewBody":"This dessert is incredible and a huge hit. One time I had leftovers only because there were too many desserts and had to take some home. My husband I didn't want the temptation in the frig so I scoop out individual cups and froze them. It was sooo good frozen or thawed. I almost liked it the best frozen!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stephanie090876"},"reviewBody":"DELISH!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"happyDays2012"},"reviewBody":"A huge hit with the chocolate lovers in my family.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mika16"},"reviewBody":"This is amazing. It is really rich, but tastes great, and will feed a large crowd!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"segriffin"},"reviewBody":"totally..i would just finely chop the peanut butter cups..but whenver i make it, it is loved!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hmartin91"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a get-together with friends and it was gone in fifteen minutes! Really good stuff.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tchr90"},"reviewBody":"I made this for Christmas and it was a hit!! I did have some leftovers and took them to work and they were gone by the end of the day! I've been requested to make this for the next work potluck :) I made it with sugar-free pudding and whipped topping. Also used skim milk to make the pudding. I used 4 regular size Reese's cups and chopped them up since they were cheaper to buy than a bag of the miniature. I will definetly make this again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"aoneal0603"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is amazing. Anyone who is not a fan, is not a fan of delicious food.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gsbaby"},"reviewBody":"This is great my family just love it .G Shane","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kateyface"},"reviewBody":"Oh my gosh this is amazing!! It is really sweet so I used sugar free frozen whipped topping. It was such a hit at my son's engagement party that even after I put it away in my cooler to take the remains home, people would get into the cooler for more bites.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TammyEpple"},"reviewBody":"This is great! Submitted to the company bake off and took first place hands down.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kad809"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe several times. The first time i had to unwrap and cut in half all of those miniature peanut butter cups. 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