Layers of peanut buttery goodness this Peanut Butter Lasagna is the perfect treat any time of year. Easy to make, super tasty and completely indulgent.
Are you looking for you new go-to dessert? Then you have to whip up this Peanut Butter Lasagna, it is absolutely indulgent but super easy.
I was craving peanut butter + chocolate… can you blame me?! I can’t get enough of that unique peanut buttery flavor with crunch chocolate and topped with Reese’s, it is perfect for baking or in this case no-bake.
Reese;s have always been one of my favorite candies so obviously I had do make something with them, and this creation just happened to pop up. And we have been making it since!
I am so happy it did, because once you try a bite, you are certain to fall in love. I mean a dessert lasagna, come one! How can you not!
This recipe has delicious layers which are fun and flavorful and really play well with one another. It will be one recipe that you will keep on your menu rotation.
Some of my other favorite chocolate and peanut butter desserts I have on our site include Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload Cookies, M&M Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Oreo Buckeyes.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With a homemade peanut butter pudding it gives this silky smooth layers.
- This makes a nice large 9″x13″ pan so you have enough go around.
- This contains multiple layers with fun flavors in each bite.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Granulated sugar
Cornstarch
Kosher salt
Whole milk
Peanut butter
Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Chocolate sandwich cookies
Unsalted butter
Cream cheese
Powdered sugar
Whipped topping
Reese cups
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER LASAGNA:
Peanut Butter Pudding:
- Make the pudding first, it needs time to cool. In a small sauce pan, add the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, reduce to low, and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Take off the heat and add the peanut butter and vanilla, whisk to combine. Set to the side and let cool on the counter while assembling the lasagna.
Cookie Crust:
- In a food processor, add the cookies and pulse until they form crumbs. Stream in the butter and pulse until combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Set in the freezer while assembling the cream cheese layer.
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and peanut butter. Using an electric hand mixer, mix on medium-low speed until combined. Add in the milk and mix until fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar a little at a time until combined. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread this evenly over the cookie crust layer. Place back into the freezer.
Assembly:
- Add the remaining cookies to the food processor. Process until crumbs form. Spread these evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the peanut butter pudding on top, spread evenly. Add the remaining whipped topping and spread evenly on top. Garnish with the chopped Reese’s cups.
- Place the peanut butter lasagna, covered with plastic wrap, into the fridge for at least 3 hours to set up, even better overnight. Cut and serve.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SOFTEN CREAM CHEESE?
It’s best to soften the cream cheese before whipping together the other ingredients and layering them into this dessert lasagna.
The best way to soften cream cheese is to leave it at room temperature for about half an hour before baking, but you can soften cream cheese in the microwave if it’s hard when you start making this recipe.
You can also make after whipping up your filling. Simply place your peanut butter cream cheese filling in a microwave-safe bowl, with the foil removed, and heat it on high for 15-20 seconds.
DO I HAVE TO USE CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES?
While this is how we LOVE to have our layers and it is the perfect pairing between the chocolate and peanut butter flavors you can use other things.
If you want to stick with the chocolate aspect you can also use chocolate graham crackers. If you want to use something else you can go with Golden Oreos, graham cracker crumbs or even vanilla wafers.
HOW TO STORE:
Since this contains cream cheese and whipped topping it needs to be stored in the refrigerator, you can store it in the pan itself covered with plastic wrap and it will stay good for up to 5 days.
This recipe can also be frozen, cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in freezer, this should be good for 1-2 months, let defrost in the refrigerator.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Try to place the dish in the freezer in between each layer so that it helps you solidify the layers, making this layered peanut butter lasagna easier to make.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
- Drizzle this with some chocolate syrup for a little extra chocolate flavor.
- You can top with other toppings such as butterfingers, peanut butter M&M’s etc.
- We like to use Oreos for the chocolate layers, but any chocolate sandwich cookie should work and in a pinch you can use chocolate graham crackers and more.
If you want that perfectly fun dessert that everyone has come to love then you need to make a pan of this Peanut Butter Lasagna!
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Peanut Butter Lasagna
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Pudding:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Cookie Crust:
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cup whipped topping
Extras:
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 ½ cups chopped mini Reese cups
Instructions
Peanut Butter Pudding:
- Make the pudding first, it needs time to cool. In a small saucepan, add the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, reduce to low, and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Take off the heat and add the peanut butter and vanilla, whisk to combine. Set to the side and let cool on the counter while assembling the lasagna.
Cookie Crust:
- In a food processor, add the cookies and pulse until they form crumbs. Stream in the butter and pulse until combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Set in the freezer while assembling the cream cheese layer.
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and peanut butter. Using an electric hand mixer, mix on medium-low speed until combined. Add in the milk and mix until fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar a little at a time until combined. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread this evenly over the cookie crust layer. Place back into the freezer.
Assembly:
- Add the remaining cookies to the food processor. Process until crumbs form. Spread these evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the peanut butter pudding on top, spread evenly. Add the remaining whipped topping and spread evenly on top. Garnish with the chopped Reese’s cups.
- Place the peanut butter lasagna, covered with plastic wrap, into the fridge for at least 3 hours to set up, even better overnight. Cut and serve.
Notes
- Try to place the dish in the freezer in between each layer so that it helps you solidify the layers, making this layered peanut butter lasagna easier to make.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
- Drizzle this with some chocolate syrup for a little extra chocolate flavor.
- You can top with other toppings such as butterfingers, peanut butter M&M's etc.
- We like to use Oreos for the chocolate layers, but any chocolate sandwich cookie should work and in a pinch you can use chocolate graham crackers and more.
Nutrition
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By chocolate sandwich cookies are you referring Oreo cookies?
Yes, those will work!