Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Crunch Lasagna combines creamy layers of nostalgic comfort with irresistible texture, creating a dessert that defies traditional expectations. Chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy elements intertwine for a memorable sweet experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (about 14.4 oz or 408 grams) chocolate graham crackers
- 810 peanut butter cups, chopped
Sweet Components:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 oz (340 grams) Cool Whip or whipped topping
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy peanut butter filling by whipping together softened cream cheese, smooth peanut butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate half of the whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture, folding carefully to maintain a light texture.
- Create the crunchy base by thoroughly mixing melted butter with chocolate graham cracker crumbs until every crumb is evenly coated and moistened.
- Carefully distribute half of the buttery graham cracker mixture across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing firmly to form a compact, even crust.
- Spread the prepared peanut butter filling generously and evenly over the graham cracker base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Liberally scatter half of the mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups across the peanut butter layer, creating a delightful chocolate-studded surface.
- Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining graham cracker mixture, followed by the remaining peanut butter filling, and topping with the final layer of mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups.
- Seal the dish with a cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the layers to solidify and flavors to meld together thoroughly.
- Just before serving, crown the dessert with the remaining whipped topping and optionally garnish with additional mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups for extra visual appeal and crunch.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with peanut butter and sugar.
- Crush graham crackers finely and evenly to create a sturdy, uniform base that holds the layers together without crumbling.
- Chill the dessert thoroughly to allow flavors to meld and layers to set firmly, creating a perfect slice-and-serve texture.
- For gluten-free option, swap chocolate graham crackers with gluten-free graham-style crackers or ground almond cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg