Decadent No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Dream Dessert

Ingredients

- Peanut butter sandwich cookies - 16 cookies
- Cream cheese - 8 oz, softened
- Peanut butter - 1/2 cup
- Chocolate pudding mix - 3.9 oz package
- Milk - 2 cups
- Whipped cream - 2 cups
- Peanut butter cups - 6, chopped

Instructions

1. Crush Cookies:
- Place the peanut butter sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag.
- Use a rolling pin or a heavy object to crush the cookies into fine crumbs.

2. Prepare Base Layer:
- Evenly spread the cookie crumbs at the bottom of an 8x8 inch microwave-safe dish, pressing lightly to form a firm base.

3. Blend Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peanut butter.
- Microwave on medium power for about 30 seconds to soften if needed, then stir until smooth.

4. Layer Cheese-Peanut Mixture:
- Spread the cream cheese-peanut butter mixture evenly over the cookie base using a spatula.

5. Mix Chocolate Pudding:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate pudding mix with the milk.
- Whisk until the mixture thickens.

6. Layer Chocolate Pudding:
- Carefully spread the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese-peanut butter layer, ensuring full coverage.

7. Add Whipped Cream:
- Gently spread the whipped cream over the pudding layer to create a fluffy top.

8. Garnish with Peanut Butter Cups:
- Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups over the whipped cream layer for decoration and added flavor.

9. Chill:
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT2H
2 hours (chilling time)

Total Time

- Total Time: PT2H20M
2 hours 20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Peanut butter dessert
- No-bake dessert
- Chocolate pudding
- Easy dessert
- Quick no-bake
- Layered dessert
- Cream cheese dessert
- Family-friendly dessert
- Microwave recipe
- Sweet indulgence

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- 2460 calories total

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