Description
Indulge in the decadent and creamy layers of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars. A no-bake dessert that combines the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter for a truly dreamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Topping:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into a 9×9-inch pan.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: Beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping and 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 whipped topping and sprinkle with chocolate chips or peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies.
- You can use dark chocolate pudding for a richer flavor.
- These bars store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
