Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert Recipe

Indulge in this insanely delicious no-bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert! Layers of crunchy cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a dreamy chocolate pudding topping will have you coming back for more. Requires minimal cooking and chills to perfection for a cool, satisfying treat. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special weeknight dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 497.9 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.8 (62 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

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How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

  1. Crush 16 (about 2 cups) chocolate sandwich cookies in a heavy-duty zip-top bag until finely crumbed.
  2. Pour crumbs into a medium bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter and mix until evenly moistened.
  4. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square baking dish.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or equivalent).
  7. Spread evenly over the cookie crust.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups.
  9. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup milk, 3.4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar on low speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  10. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
  11. Spread evenly over the peanut butter layer.
  12. Crush the remaining 4 (about 1/2 cup) chocolate sandwich cookies and sprinkle over the top.
  13. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

158g

Fat

94g

Carbs

16g