Peanut Butter Layered Dessert

This elegant dessert features layers of a crispy cookie crust, silky chocolate pudding, and creamy peanut butter, all topped with a rich Cool Whip layer for a delightful treat.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2 20

Servings: 16 pieces

Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the crust

16 ounces peanut butter sandwich cookies, crushed (reserve 8 to 9 cookies to crush for topping) Reserve 8 to 9 cookies for topping.
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling

1.5 cups milk Use cold milk straight from the fridge.
3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding
4 ounces cream cheese, softened Soften to room temperature.
0.5 cup powdered sugar
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter Natural peanut butter can be used but may be runnier.
8 ounces Cool Whip

For the toppings

0.5 cup milk chocolate chips
0.5 cup peanut butter chips
6 pieces reserved peanut butter sandwich cookies, crushed For topping.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Stir to coat all crumbs.
Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

Layering

In a separate bowl, mix chocolate pudding and cold milk until thickened, then spread over the cooled crust.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add peanut butter and mix. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then spread this mix over the chocolate layer.
Top with Cool Whip, sprinkle with chocolate and peanut butter chips, and crushed cookies.

Chilling

Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into 2-inch squares.

Notes

Use a thin spatula for lifting pieces. Serve chilled on small dessert plates. Optional: Add a ribbon of warm chocolate or toasted peanuts for garnish.