Peanutty Apple Trifle Dessert
Indulge in the creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly nutty layers of this Peanutty Apple Trifle Dessert—a no-bake treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly tart Granny Smith apples are diced and tossed with zesty lemon juice before being layered with a velvety peanut butter pudding, airy whipped topping, and crisp graham cracker crumbs. Chopped salted peanuts add a delightful crunch and a touch of savory contrast to each bite. This easy, 20-minute trifle is a stunning centerpiece for any gathering, offering a refreshing blend of textures and flavors in every spoonful. Ideal for peanut butter lovers and an excellent way to showcase the sweet-tart brilliance of apples, this dessert promises to wow your guests with its simplicity and decadence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 2 cups Whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup Salted peanuts (chopped)
- 1 cup Graham crackers (crushed)
Instructions
Peel and core the Granny Smith apples. Dice them into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
Toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the peanut butter to the prepared pudding and mix until fully combined.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
In a trifle dish or any clear glass serving bowl, begin layering the dessert. Start with a layer of crushed graham crackers at the bottom.
Add a layer of the diced apples on top of the graham crackers.
Spread a layer of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the apples to completely cover them.
Sprinkle a layer of chopped salted peanuts over the pudding. Repeat the layering process (graham crackers, apples, pudding, peanuts) until all ingredients are used, ending with a pudding layer on top.
Garnish the final layer with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers, a few chopped peanuts, or an extra dollop of whipped topping for presentation.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.4 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.7 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2620 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.4 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.0 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.6 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 886 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3800 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
