Description
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Dream Bars, a delightful layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, rich chocolate pudding layer, and a fluffy whipped topping. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Press firmly into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: Beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Assemble: Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with chocolate chips or peanuts.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F for 8 minutes before adding layers.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional baking for crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (or optional baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
