Description
A rich and indulgent dessert, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait layers smooth chocolate ganache with fluffy peanut butter cream, all topped with crushed cookies, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. It’s a no-bake treat perfect for entertaining or satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or chocolate cookie crumbs
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish
- Fresh whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and sugar until well combined. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix creamy peanut butter with whipped cream until smooth and fluffy. Add honey or maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
- In serving glasses, layer crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs at the bottom, followed by chocolate mixture, then peanut butter mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with chocolate on top.
- Cover and refrigerate parfaits for 2-3 hours until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use clear glasses to show off the beautiful layers.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies or almond flour.
- Add a touch of espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate parfait, peanut butter dessert, no-bake parfait, layered dessert, easy chocolate treat