Peanut Butter Layered Delight is a rich and creamy dessert featuring layers of peanut butter, cream cheese, and whipped topping, all nestled between a crunchy cookie crust.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
16 ounces peanut butter sandwich cookies (approximately 22 cookies)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
1.5 cups whole milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
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
Grease a 9×13 inch glass baking dish and set aside.
Arrange a single layer of peanut butter sandwich cookies evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish; reserve remaining cookies for topping.
Beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie base, then chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with whole milk until it begins to thicken.
Fold creamy peanut butter and 1 cup whipped topping into the pudding mixture using a whisk or hand mixer.
Spread the peanut butter mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer and return to the freezer for an additional 15 minutes.
Gently layer the remaining 2 cups whipped topping on top, then sprinkle with peanut butter chips, chopped reserved cookies, and drizzle with melted peanut butter.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes prior to serving for optimal texture.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
For a richer flavor, use a high-quality peanut butter.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.