Description
This no-bake peanut butter lasagna is an easy and delicious dessert recipe. It features layers of creamy peanut butter mixture, chocolate pudding, and graham crackers, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for gatherings, this dessert requires no oven time and can be prepared in advance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 package (16 oz) graham crackers
- 1 cup chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Extra whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and peanut butter, mixing until well combined. Fold in the whipped topping gently.
- Make the Chocolate Pudding: In another bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until it thickens. Set aside.
- Create Layers: In a 9×13-inch dish, lay down a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom.
- First Layer of Peanut Butter Mixture: Spread half of the peanut butter mixture over the graham crackers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Add Another Layer of Graham Crackers: Place another layer of graham crackers on top of the peanut butter mixture.
- Chocolate Pudding Layer: Pour the chocolate pudding over the second layer of graham crackers, spreading it evenly.
- Second Layer of Peanut Butter Mixture: Spread the remaining peanut butter mixture over the chocolate pudding, ensuring it is spread evenly.
- Final Graham Cracker Layer: Top with one last layer of graham crackers.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is recommended for the best peanut butter lasagna results.
- Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and serve your peanut butter lasagna with extra whipped topping and chocolate chips on top, if desired.
Notes
- For the best texture, use creamy peanut butter.
- Allowing the lasagna to chill overnight enhances the flavor and improves the texture.
- Experiment with garnishes like crushed peanuts or mini chocolate chips.
- Variations include adding melted chocolate to the peanut butter layer or incorporating sliced bananas.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of lasagna)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg