Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert! This luscious no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust layered with a smooth peanut butter filling and a decadent chocolate pudding layer. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a cozy night in, this dessert is sure to impress everyone with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether you’re a peanut butter aficionado or just looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, this layered masterpiece will satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon room temperature butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped heavy cream
- 5.85 ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- hot fudge topping
- whipped topping
- creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed pretzels with sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, room temperature butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and spread over the crust.
- Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened; pour over the peanut butter layer.
- Drizzle hot fudge topping over the chocolate layer and spread whipped topping on top. Add extra peanut butter drizzle if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving to allow layers to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg