Description
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Dessert is a chilled, creamy treat that features three layers of scrumptious flavors: a buttery chocolate cookie crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, and a rich, creamy chocolate layer on top. It’s topped off with a sprinkle of crushed cookies and optional toppings like extra peanut butter cups, chocolate drizzle, or chopped peanuts, making it even more irresistible. This dessert is especially popular because of its ease and convenience—there’s no need to turn on the oven, and it’s quick to assemble. It’s ideal for a potluck or special celebration when you want to offer something unique, yet effortless.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 15 mini peanut butter cups, chopped
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- Remaining crushed cookies
- Optional: extra peanut butter cups, chocolate drizzle, or chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Make the Crust
- Combine crushed cookies and melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square dish. Set aside.
- Peanut Butter Layer
- Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Spread over the crust and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.
- Chocolate Layer
- In a separate bowl, beat milk, pudding mix, and remaining ½ cup confectioners’ sugar for 2 minutes.
- Let stand for 2 minutes until soft-set.
- Fold in remaining whipped topping and spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Top & Chill
- Sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies and any extra toppings.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Extra Delight: Want to take it up a notch? Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of sea salt, or crushed pretzels for a perfect sweet-salty combo. This dessert also freezes well—perfect for make-ahead treats!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Dessert