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Peanut Butter Layered Delight

Peanut Butter Layered Delight: Irresistibly Creamy No-Bake Treat

Peanut Butter Layered Delight is a creamy no-bake dessert featuring a buttery crust, peanut butter pudding, and chocolate topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pack Graham Crackers Use gluten-free crackers if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a substitute.
  • 4 oz Whipped Topping Or homemade whipped cream.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter can add texture.
  • 1 pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Do not use cooked pudding.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Any milk, including non-dairy.
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can deepen the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Must be warmed to melt chocolate.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts Omit if allergens are a concern.
  • 2 count Peanut Butter Cups For visual appeal.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into an 8x8 dish and chill for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping, then spread over the crust.
  3. Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Blend in peanut butter until smooth. Fold in remaining whipped topping and spread over cream cheese layer.
  4. Warm heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips in a bowl, and stir until smooth. Cool slightly and spread over peanut butter layer.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with optional toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill each layer before adding the next for the best structure. Use a warm knife for clean slices.

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