Description
Peanut Butter Layered Delight is a luscious dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of peanut butter with a velvety chocolate layer, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the graham cracker crust, perfectly balancing the smoothness of the filling and the sweetness of the chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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