With its tantalizing combination of creamy peanut butter, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and rich chocolate, the peanut butter icebox dessert is a classic no-bake treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. This delightful dessert is not only easy to make but also a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic peanut butter flavor or want to add a twist with different mix-ins, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect peanut butter icebox dessert that will be a hit at any gathering.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER ICEBOX CAKE
No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake - this easy lush dessert layers peanut butter sandwich cookies with peanut butter pudding! It's the ULTIMATE peanut butter no bake dessert!
Provided by Dorothy Kern
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl or measuring cup. Dip 1/3 the peanut butter cookies quickly in the milk and then place in the bottom of an 8x8" pan.
- Whisk 1 1/4 cups milk with the pudding in a large bowl. Let set until set, then stir in the peanut butter and half of the whipped topping.
- Spread 1/2 of the peanut butter mixture on top of the cookie layer. Dip another 1/3 of the cookies in milk and place on top the peanut butter mixture. Top with remaining pudding, then dip the remaining cookies in milk and place on top.
- Spread the rest of the whipped topping over the cookies and sprinkle with Reese's Pieces.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 26 g
PEANUT BUTTER ICEBOX DESSERT
Leftover crushed cookies create the yummy crust for this crowd-pleasing dessert. It's covered with a smooth cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding and whipped topping (or this whipped topping substitute) for a lovely layered look. -Nancy Mueller, Bloomington, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups crushed cookies, sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 6-8 minutes; cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. , In another large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup crushed cookies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CUP ICEBOX CAKE
This is our version of a large Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, and a tribute to our fanatical love of the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
Provided by Jessie Sheehan
Categories dessert
Time P1DT45m
Yield 15 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the milk chocolate ganache: Place the chocolate and salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium-high heat just until bubbles begin to form around the edges.
- Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and salt and let sit for 1 minute so it begins to melt. Gently whisk together until fully incorporated and shiny.
- Let come to room temperature, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and is less like chocolate syrup and pours more like hot fudge.
- (To make ahead, let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat over medium-low heat until liquefied.)
- For the pudding: In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the milk and cream and whisk to combine. Add the eggs, whisk again, and place the saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly.
- Once the mixture begins to thicken and bubbles begin popping on the surface, turn the heat to medium and whisk vigorously for 45 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
- If the pudding has any lumps, strain it through a medium-mesh wire sieve into a heatproof bowl. Add the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla and whisk until they are incorporated.
- The pudding should be used almost immediately; it should still be warm and relatively pourable when you layer it with the crackers.
- For the whipped cream: Refrigerate the bowl of a stand mixer and the whisk attachment (or a medium metal bowl and beaters from a hand mixer) until quite cold, about 15 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove the bowl and whisk from the refrigerator, add the cream, and whip it on medium speed until just thickened.
- Add the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla and, on medium-high speed, whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks that stand upright when the whisk is raised. Use it immediately.
- To assemble: Lightly coat the sides of your springform pan with cooking spray, and line the sides of the pan with a 3-by-29-inch (7.5-by-75-centimeter) strip of parchment paper. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread a generous layer of the pudding on the bottom of the pan.
- Cover as much of the pudding as possible with a layer of the graham crackers, filling any gaps with broken crackers. The pieces should touch. The goal is a solid layer of crackers.
- Generously spread a layer of the ganache over the crackers.
- Continue layering in this order (pudding, graham crackers, ganache) until you run out or reach the top of the pan. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake. Gently cover the cake with plastic wrap, place it on a platter (to protect the inside of your refrigerator from any escaping ganache while the cake sets up), and refrigerate for 24 hours. (If you want to frost the sides of the cake with whipped cream, prepare the whipped cream after the cake sets up for 24 hours, and frost the top and sides just prior to serving.)
- Peel the plastic wrap from the cake and run a paring knife between the paper and the pan. Open the clamp, remove the pan sides, and gently peel back the parchment paper. Transfer the cake, still on the pan bottom, to a serving platter. Decorate with chopped chocolate-covered peanut butter cups or roasted, salted peanuts. Using a knife, slice into wedges and serve.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ICEBOX CAKE
Layers of double chocolate chunk cookies and a creamy peanut butter mixture make this classic icebox dessert an irresistible summertime treat.
Provided by By Annalise Sandberg
Categories Dessert
Time 8h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
- Set aside 1 cup of the whipped topping. Add remaining whipped topping to peanut butter mixture; beat 1 minute.
- In ungreased 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, place single layer of cookies. Break up some of the other cookies, and fill in any gaps. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture on top. Place another layer of cookies on top, followed by remaining peanut butter mixture. Spread reserved whipped topping on top.
- Refrigerate 8 hours. Top with mini peanut butter cups, and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT-BUTTER ICEBOX CAKE
This crowd-pleasing icebox cake uses store-bought cookies; the only challenge you'll face during the assembly of this treat is having to share with friends and family.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups cream with sugar until soft peaks form. In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter until soft and smooth; whisk in 1/2 cup cream until light and fluffy. Fold peanut-butter mixture into whipped cream until incorporated.
- Dab the bottom of 6 cookies with a very small amount of cream mixture and arrange in a circle on a serving plate; place 1 cookie in the middle of circle. Top with cup cream mixture, spreading outward to cover all but outer edges of cookies. Repeat process 5 more times (staggering the cookie layers), ending with cream. Cut 3 cookies in half; decorate top of cake with cookie halves.
- Refrigerate cake at least 8 hours (or up to overnight). To serve, cut into wedges with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g
PB&J ICEBOX CAKE
This decadent ice box cake is layered with peanut butter sandwich cookies, a peanut butter whipped cream and of course, strawberry jelly!
Provided by Jonathan Melendez
Categories Jellies
Time 4h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- Mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, and pudding mix until smooth and creamy. Add 3/4 of the whipped cream and fold gently until well combined.
- Lay out a layer of peanut butter cookies in the bottom of a 9-inch square glass baking dish in a single layer, breaking up any cookies to make them fit.
- Pour 1/3 of the peanut butter cream over the cookies and spread out evenly. Top with 3/4 cup jelly, 1/2 cup strawberry slices and 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups.
- Repeat the process twice more with another layer of peanut butter cookies, cream, jelly, strawberries and peanut butter cups.
- Top with the reserved whipped cream and spread out evenly. Dollop teaspoons of jelly over the top and swirl into the cream with a knife or skewer.
- Sprinkle with the remaining peanut butter cups and salted peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1157, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 723, Carbohydrate 139.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 97.5, Protein 17.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Creamy or chunky peanut butter can be used, depending on your preference.
- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- If you don't have a mixing bowl, you can use a large zip-top bag to mix the ingredients.
- Be careful not to overmix the ingredients. Overmixing can cause the icebox dessert to become too firm.
- If you are using a layer of whipped cream, make sure it is well-chilled before spreading it on the icebox dessert. This will help to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- The icebox dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter icebox dessert is an easy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dessert that can be made with a variety of different ingredients and toppings. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to serve at a potluck or a more elaborate dessert to impress your guests, peanut butter icebox dessert is a great option.
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