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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna

March 30, 2013 by Melissa 100 Comments

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This no bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna proves you can have lasagna for dessert. It’s a sweet treat that’s so lush and delectable with layers of a peanut butter cheesecake-like filling, lots of chopped Reese’s cups sandwiched between chocolate graham crackers.The chocolate graham crackers serve as the lasagna “noodles” and the peanut butter cream cheese forms the “cheese” filling. It’s topped with a drizzle of chocolate ganache and salted peanuts for crunch.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna
I love to bake most often completely from scratch but, I know many people don’t have the time, or perhaps aren’t inclined to bake goodies as often as I do.That makes this chocolate peanut butter cup lasagna a winner in every way with the bonus of being super simple to prepare. The only special equipment you’ll need to prepare this incredible dessert is a mixer and you’re good to go.  Making it in a rectangular baking dish also makes it easier to transport to a special gathering with friends or an office potluck. It’s a 5 star no-bake peanut butter dessert extravaganza that’s worth sharing.
 You may also like: Crunchy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle, Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Fudge,  Red Velvet Dessert Lasagna, Milk and Cookies Lasagna, Chocolate Lasagna.  
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna

 

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna

Servings: 16 -20
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 [8 oz] softened cream cheese [16 ounces total]
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 16 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1 [14 oz] box chocolate graham crackers
  • 1 [12 oz] bag miniature peanut butter cups
  • 3/4 cup cocktail peanuts [sea salted peanuts or plain salted peanuts]
  • Chocolate drizzle:
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Topping:
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed

Instructions

  • To prepare the chocolate drizzle: Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in the microwave until smooth. Melt in 15 second increments stopping to stir periodically. Set aside to cool while you make the filling.
  • To prepare the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, whip together both blocks of softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla.
  • Whip for 2-3 minutes until fully combined and smooth. The mixture will be thick.
  • Add 16 ounces of thawed whipped topping, 8 ounces at a time. Continue to whip until fluffy and light. The filling will be divided into thirds to layer the dessert.
  • Remove the wrappers from the peanut butter cups and chop. Roughly chop the peanuts. Divide both into thirds for layering. In a 9 x 13 inch dish start with one layer of graham crackers.
  • Add 1/3 of the filling mixture, sprinkle with 1/3 of the chopped peanut butter cups and 1/3 of the chopped peanuts.
  • Gently press the next layer of graham crackers into the filling and repeat, ending with the final 1/3 of the peanut butter filling.
  • Frost with whipped topping, and sprinkle the top with the remaining chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts. Drizzle with chocolate.
  • Chill for at least 4-6 hours before cutting.
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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    January 7, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    I made this for Christmas Eve, and everyone went crazy over it! My husbands family all asked me for the recipe! I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 7, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      Oh wonderful, Ashley!

      Reply
  2. Debbi Gorski says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    I was wondering if this can be frozen and served at anther time?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 10, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      I’ve never frozen this Debbi but, in general desserts like this will freeze well. If you try it, let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  3. Terry says

    January 20, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    Can i make this another way since i am allergic to peanutbutter do u have a way i can do it with milky ways or 3 musketeers

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 20, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      Not with this one, the peanut butter is an intricate part of the filling.

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:06 am

    This looks delicious! What could be used as a substitute for the cream cheese??

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:50 am

      The cream cheese stabilizes the filling so, it’s an intricate part of this dish. I’m not sure there is a substitute.

      Reply
    • n/a says

      February 24, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      swap half the cream cheese for greek yogurt to make it a bit healthier.

      Reply
  5. Cady says

    February 2, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Can I use regular graham crackers instead of the chocolate ones? I’m having a hard time finding chocolate. I can find chocolate animal crackers though….. will those work?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      February 2, 2017 at 5:51 pm

      It will have a different flavor but, you could. I’ve never made it with animal crackers.

      Reply
  6. Jaime says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    I made this for our Super Bowl party and it was a major hit. Brought the rest to work and it got eaten up quickly! Thanks for this great recipe, it’s a keeper for sure.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      February 7, 2017 at 9:27 am

      So happy you loved this one, thanks!

      Reply
  7. Barb says

    February 8, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    I made this for my daughter’s birthday, everyone raved about it. My daughter asked if I would make this every year for her birthday!!I made it just as was written , no tweaking, and it was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:10 am

      What an honor, thanks so much for letting me know. Send her my very best.

      Reply
  8. Alisa Ewert says

    May 3, 2017 at 4:35 am

    This is what I was searching For, Perfect for upcoming family get together

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 3, 2017 at 7:40 am

      So happy you found it, hope they enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Francis says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    Oh, looks delicious and perfect for this weekend.

    Reply
  10. ADS says

    September 14, 2018 at 11:03 am


    Chocolate & Peanut Butter never looked better together! SO yum!!

    Reply
  11. Joanne says

    September 14, 2018 at 2:02 pm


    This is heaven! Such a crowd pleasing dessert.

    Reply
  12. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    September 14, 2018 at 2:05 pm


    Such a decadent treat!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Farley says

    September 14, 2018 at 2:32 pm


    Whoa! What an incredible dessert!

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    September 14, 2018 at 3:54 pm


    Seriously a plate full of happiness!

    Reply
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