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A slice of chocolate peanut butter layered dessert on a saucer.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream is the definition of a cool, creamy, dreamy, delicious dessert! It’s perfect for any occasion or just because!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 371kcal

Ingredients
 

Crust

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

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar

Chocolate Layer

  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 3.9 ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding

Whipped Cream (or 12oz Cool Whip)

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons shaved or grated chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix together flour and pecans. Once combined, add butter and mix until it’s a cohesive ball. Press the dough in an even layer into a 13”x9” baking dish. Bake 20-22 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In another small bowl, with a hand mixer or whisk, blend the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add confectioners sugar and blend until combined well. Set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, with a hand mixer or whisk, whip milk and pudding mixes until smooth and free of lumps. Set aside.
  • If making homemade whipped cream rather than ready-made frozen whipped cream, mix with a hand or stand mixer heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Once the crust has completely cooled, spread on top, in an even layer the peanut butter layer followed by the chocolate layer. Lastly, spread the whipped cream on top.
  • Garnish with pecans and grated or shaved chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. Add extra toppings if desired.

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Tips and Substitutions

  • Let it Chill: Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream is best when it’s set for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Whipped Topping: Substitute homemade whipped cream with a 12 ounce store-bought whipped topping like Cool Whip for convenience.
  • Pudding Variations: Use dark chocolate pudding mix for a richer flavor, or white chocolate pudding for a twist. If using sugar-free instant pudding mix, 2 1.4-oz puddings will be used in place of 1 3.9 ounce regular instant pudding box. DO NOT use 3 sugar-free boxes.
  • Nut-Free Option: Substitute the pecans with crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits for the crust.
  • Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • Cut it in Half: You can easily cut this recipe in half and make it in a 2 quart or square baking pan.
  • Garnish Options: You can get creative with garnishing your dessert. Chocolate drizzle, hot fudge sauce, crushed pretzels, broken peanut butter sandwich cookies, chocolate sandwich cookies, peanut butter chips, a drizzle of caramel sauce, toasted coconut or chopped peanuts are great additions!

    • Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
    • Garnish Options: You can get creative with garnishing your dessert. Chocolate drizzle, hot fudge sauce, crushed pretzels, caramel drizzle, toasted coconut or chopped peanuts are great additions!

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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