Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert

With just the right mix of crunchy, creamy, sweet, and salty—Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert is a comfort food classic that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Prep Time40

Active Time20

Chill Time6

Total Time7

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 13 x 9, comfort food, old fashioned, smooth and crunchy, sweet and salty

Yield:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Crust:

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup salted butter, melted

Peanut Butter Layer:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
2 cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Layer:

3 1/2 cups milk
2 - 3.9 oz. boxes instant chocolate pudding mix

Whipped Cream (or 12 oz. Cool Whip)

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Crust:

Mix flour, pecans, and melted butter until combined. Press into bottom of baking dish. Bake for 20 - 24 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.

Peanut Butter Layer:

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until combined. Reduce speed on beaters and add powdered sugar until thoroughly mixed. Spread on bottom of cooled crust. Place in refrigerator.

Chocolate Layer:

In large bowl, mix chocolate pudding mix with milk until smooth and creamy. Spread over peanut butter layer. Place in refrigerator.

Whipped Cream:

If using Cool Whip, spread in even layer over chocolate layer.
If making whipped cream, place bowl and beaters in freezer for 15 minutes. Then, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on HIGH speed until stiff peaks form. Spread over chocolate layer.
For best results, refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Enjoy!

Notes

Decorate/Garnish options: have fun with mini chocolate chips, pecan halves, or a chocolate drizzle. Add sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or crushed pretzels. The more fun you have, the better it tastes.

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