Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate and peanut butter goodness with these no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars. Creamy, rich, and oh-so-satisfying, they are a dreamy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers or chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Topping:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed chocolate graham crackers and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9×9-inch baking dish to form a crust.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: Beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping, then spread over the crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Finish and Chill: Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts. Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes and cool before layering.
- Try different pudding flavors like vanilla or butterscotch for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
