Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars are the ultimate indulgence. With a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, decadent chocolate pudding, and a peanut butter whipped cream topping, these no-bake bars are a dessert lover’s dream come true!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon cold whole or 2% milk, divided
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 26 Oreo sandwich cookies (about 10 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1/2 (about 2-ounce) bar dark or milk chocolate (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Oreo Crust:
In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until finely ground. Melt the butter and mix it with the crushed Oreos. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust. -
Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the Oreo crust. -
Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with the remaining 1 cup of cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread this mixture over the cream cheese layer. -
Make the Peanut Butter Whipped Cream:
In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the peanut butter. -
Top the Bars:
Spread the peanut butter whipped cream evenly over the chocolate pudding layer. Optionally, grate the dark or milk chocolate over the top for extra richness. -
Chill:
Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely. -
Serve:
Cut into squares and enjoy these irresistible, creamy, and decadent bars!
Notes
- For an extra chocolate touch, top with chocolate shavings or melted chocolate.
- Be sure to let the bars chill completely before serving to achieve the best texture and flavor.
- If you’re making these ahead of time, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars, Oreo Peanut Butter Bars, No-Bake Peanut Butter Dessert, Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, Easy Dessert Recipes