Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 ½ cups
- Unsalted butter, melted: ½ cup
- Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup
- Frozen whipped topping, thawed: 8 ounces
- Chocolate syrup: 2 tablespoons (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the crust. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the dish in the refrigerator while you prepare the fillings.
- Step 2: Create the cream cheese layer. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully spread this mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Step 3: Mix the peanut butter layer. In a separate bowl, whisk the creamy peanut butter until it's smooth and slightly softer. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Step 4: Assemble the dessert. Carefully spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer in the dish. Then, spread the remaining half of the thawed whipped topping on top of the peanut butter layer.
- Step 5: Chill and serve. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the dessert is firm and set. Before serving, drizzle individual slices with chocolate syrup, if desired.
Notes
- To keep any leftovers fresh, ensure the dessert is tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator, where it will stay delicious for up to 3-4 days.
- This dessert shines when served chilled, so no reheating is necessary; simply pull it from the fridge and enjoy its cool, creamy layers!
- For an extra flourish, consider garnishing individual slices with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, a few chopped roasted peanuts, or even a small dollop of extra whipped topping alongside your chocolate syrup drizzle.
- When folding in the whipped topping for the peanut butter layer, be super gentle and stop mixing as soon as it's combined to maintain that irresistible light and airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 32g