Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Bars
A decadent, no-bake layered dessert bar featuring a crunchy peanut butter and chocolate cookie crust, a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for hot days or when you need a quick, impressive dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 24 oz Chocolate Sandwich Cookies like Oreos, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 12 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter do not use natural style
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
- 8 oz Whipped Topping thawed, like Cool Whip
- 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or chocolate bars, chopped
- 1 cup Heavy Cream for the ganache
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional, for filling
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best texture, allow bars to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. Make-Ahead: These bars are perfect for making a day in advance. Prepare as directed and store covered in the fridge overnight. Variations: For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the ganache before chilling. You can also use a crunchy peanut butter in the filling for added texture. Substitutions: If you prefer milk chocolate, you can use milk chocolate chips for the ganache. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies.