Chocolate Peanut Butter Heaven (Easy No Bake Dessert)
This no bake chocolate peanut butter dessert features layers of crispy cornflakes mixed with peanut butter, cream cheese, and dark chocolate pudding, topped with fluffy whipped cream. It is a slice of heaven, and an easy dessert for a crowd. All of the flavors and textures go together so harmoniously, you can practically hear birds singing with each bite. The bottom layer is made from combining peanut butter with crushed cornflakes, which gives it a tremendously satisfying crunch.
You should make the chocolate pudding ahead to give it time to set, but I recommend making the rest of the dessert on the day you plan to serve it. The cornflake mixture starts to lose its crunch after about 24 hours, so keep that in mind when you’re timing everything.
It’s also best to allow 30 minutes for each layer to freeze to make it easier to spread the next layer without jumbling everything up. (BTW, “jumbling” is a very important culinary term).
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER HEAVEN (EASY NO BAKE DESSERT)
COURSE: DESSERT CUISINE: AMERICAN PREP TIME: 30 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 2 HOURSTOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTESSERVINGS: 12 CALORIES: 343 KC
This easy chocolate peanut butter no bake dessert is a total crowd pleaser.
INGREDIENTS
3 pkgs instant chocolate pudding dark or milk chocolate
4 c milk
5 1/2 c cornflakes slightly crushed
1 1/2 c peanut butter
2 8 oz pkgs pkgs cream cheese softened
3/4 c powdered sugar
3 c cool whip
mini chocolate chips optional, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine the milk and pudding mix with an electric mixer. Once smooth, put in the refrigerator to set for at least 1 hr or overnight.
- For the bottom layer, mix the cornflakes and peanut butter until combined (the best way to do this is with your hands; it's messy, but effective). Spread the cornflake/pb mixture into the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish until evenly coated. Place into the freezer for 30 minutes to allow it to harden.
- While the pb mixture is setting, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup cool whip. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
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