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.
Can You Have Lasagna For Dessert?
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. Just the fact that lasagna is typically a savory dish, it makes it all the more fun to serve this dessert lasagna for special events, holiday gatherings and family cookouts.
No Special Kitchen Tools Needed To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna
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 with the special people in your life. For other dessert lasagna recipes checkout this Red Velvet Dessert Lasagna and Milk and Cookies Lasagna sure to delight the kiddos.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna
Prep Time25 mins
Chill Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 8 oz softened cream cheese (16 oz total)
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed and divided
- 1 14 oz box chocolate graham crackers
- 1 12 oz bag miniature peanut butter cups unwrapped and roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts roughly chopped
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-size mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip together cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Whip in (2) containers of whipped topping ONE at a time.
- Beat in (2) containers of whipped topping ONE at a time until fluffy and light. (The filling will be divided into thirds to layer the dessert.)
- To assemble: Arrange one single layer of graham crackers in a 13 x 9 inch deep baking dish. Spread with 1/3 of the peanut butter filling.
- Sprinkle filling with 1/3 chopped peanut butter cups and 1/3 chopped peanuts.
- Gently press the next layer of graham crackers on top and repeat, ending with the final 1/3 of the peanut butter filling.
- Frost the top with the remaining 8 oz whipped topping. Sprinkle the top with remaining peanut butter cups and peanuts. Drizzle with chocolate.
- Chill for at least 4-6 hours before cutting. Store chilled.
Ashley says
January 7, 2017 at 6:36 pmI 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.
Melissa says
January 7, 2017 at 7:18 pmOh wonderful, Ashley!
Debbi Gorski says
January 10, 2017 at 4:00 pmI was wondering if this can be frozen and served at anther time?
Melissa says
January 10, 2017 at 4:56 pmI’ve never frozen this Debbi but, in general desserts like this will freeze well. If you try it, let me know how it goes.
Terry says
January 20, 2017 at 9:57 pmCan 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
Melissa says
January 20, 2017 at 11:24 pmNot with this one, the peanut butter is an intricate part of the filling.
Amanda says
January 26, 2017 at 12:06 amThis looks delicious! What could be used as a substitute for the cream cheese??
Melissa says
January 26, 2017 at 8:50 amThe cream cheese stabilizes the filling so, it’s an intricate part of this dish. I’m not sure there is a substitute.
CC says
April 3, 2019 at 10:01 pmCould one use mascarpone instead of cream cheese?
Melissa says
April 4, 2019 at 7:44 amSure!
n/a says
February 24, 2017 at 2:19 pmswap half the cream cheese for greek yogurt to make it a bit healthier.
Cady says
February 2, 2017 at 3:56 pmCan 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?
Melissa says
February 2, 2017 at 5:51 pmIt will have a different flavor but, you could. I’ve never made it with animal crackers.
Jaime says
February 6, 2017 at 11:01 pmI 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.
Melissa says
February 7, 2017 at 9:27 amSo happy you loved this one, thanks!
Barb says
February 8, 2017 at 10:36 pmI 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.
Melissa says
February 9, 2017 at 9:10 amWhat an honor, thanks so much for letting me know. Send her my very best.
Alisa Ewert says
May 3, 2017 at 4:35 amThis is what I was searching For, Perfect for upcoming family get together
Melissa says
May 3, 2017 at 7:40 amSo happy you found it, hope they enjoy!
Francis says
May 17, 2018 at 9:17 pmOh, looks delicious and perfect for this weekend.
ADS says
September 14, 2018 at 11:03 amChocolate & Peanut Butter never looked better together! SO yum!!
Joanne says
September 14, 2018 at 2:02 pmThis is heaven! Such a crowd pleasing dessert.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
September 14, 2018 at 2:05 pmSuch a decadent treat!
Jennifer Farley says
September 14, 2018 at 2:32 pmWhoa! What an incredible dessert!
Heather says
September 14, 2018 at 3:54 pmSeriously a plate full of happiness!