Heaven in a Bowl – Myrecipes1

Here are a few popular interpretations of “Heaven in a Bowl,” depending on whether you’re looking for a dessert or a savory meal.

The name is most famously associated with a No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding (a type of “Dirt Dessert”)

This is the most common version—a layered, creamy, and crunchy dessert that tastes like a Reese’s peanut butter cup in a bowl.

Ingredients:

Chocolate Layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups cold milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or whipped topping), thawed and divided
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 ¼ cups cold milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz (half of the block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Crunch Layer:
- 1 (7.2 oz) package Reese’s Minis, coarsely chopped (or 12 regular Reese’s cups, chopped)
- 1 (11 oz) package Nilla Wafers or chocolate wafers (optional, for extra crunch/texture)

Instructions:

Make Chocolate Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with 1 ¾ cups cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in 1 cup of the Cool Whip (reserve the rest for topping). Set aside.
Make Peanut Butter Layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate small bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with 1 ¼ cups cold milk until thickened. Fold the peanut butter mixture into the vanilla pudding. Then, fold in another 1 cup of Cool Whip.
Assemble: In a large trifle bowl or individual serving cups, layer the ingredients:
- Start with a layer of cookies (if using) or chopped Reese’s on the bottom.
- Spread the chocolate pudding mixture over the crunch layer.
- Add a layer of the peanut butter pudding mixture.
- Sprinkle generously with chopped Reese’s Minis.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften slightly.
Serve: Top with the remaining Cool Whip and more candy before serving.