Description
Peanut Butter Layered Delight is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring layers of peanut butter sandwich cookies, a smooth cream cheese mixture, peanut butter pudding, and whipped topping. Finished with peanut butter chips and cookie crumbles, this treat offers a luscious combination of textures and rich flavors perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 16 ounces peanut butter sandwich cookies (approximately 22 cookies)
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
Peanut Butter Pudding Layer
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whipped topping
Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 0.5 cup peanut butter chips
- 8 reserved whole peanut butter cookies, chopped
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch glass baking dish and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Layer Cookies: Arrange a single layer of peanut butter sandwich cookies evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish. Reserve remaining cookies for later topping.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of whipped topping until smooth and creamy for a rich base layer.
- Spread and Chill: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie base, then place in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes to set the layer.
- Prepare Pudding Mix: Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with whole milk until it begins to thicken, making sure the texture is smooth.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Whipped Topping: Fold creamy peanut butter and 1 cup whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture gently using a whisk or hand mixer for a fluffy texture.
- Layer Pudding: Spread the peanut butter pudding mixture evenly over the chilled cream cheese layer and return to the freezer for another 15 minutes to firm up.
- Add Final Toppings: Gently layer the remaining 2 cups whipped topping on top, then sprinkle with peanut butter chips and chopped reserved cookies. Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top for extra flavor and decoration.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the entire dish for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes prior to serving to achieve the optimal creamy texture.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Chilling in the freezer helps layers set properly and keeps the dessert firm.
- You can substitute whipped topping with fresh whipped cream for a homemade touch.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dessert is quick to assemble and does not require baking, ideal for warm days or last-minute gatherings.
