Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert is a decadent layered treat combining a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache, creating a rich and satisfying dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
- Additional whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until crumbly. Press evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: Beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Cool 10-15 minutes, then pour over peanut butter layer, smoothing the surface.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set. Garnish with chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, or extra whipped topping if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free chocolate cookies or graham crackers for the crust.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Substitute butter with coconut oil, use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Peanut Butter Substitutes: Sunflower seed or almond butter can be used for allergies.
- Flavor Variations: Add crushed Oreos, banana slices between layers, or swirl caramel sauce for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12th of dessert)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate peanut butter dessert, layered dessert, creamy peanut butter dessert, chocolate ganache dessert, no-bake dessert