Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna

Who says lasagna has to be savory? This No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna turns a dinnertime classic into one downright irresistible dessert. Layers of chocolate graham crackers stand in for the “noodles,” while a rich and creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling takes the place of the cheese. Plenty of chopped Reese’s cups are tucked between the layers, giving you that beloved chocolate and peanut butter combination in every bite. To finish, it’s topped with a drizzle of silky chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of salted peanuts for just the right amount of crunch. Best of all, there’s no baking required, making this an easy make-ahead dessert for potlucks, family gatherings, holidays or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna Recipe

This No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna is a winner all the way around, with the added bonus of being incredibly simple to prepare. Since we typically think of lasagna as a hearty, savory dish, turning it into a layered chocolate and peanut butter dessert makes it all the more fun to serve. And really, you can’t go wrong with the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. No oven is a plus.

This easy no-bake dessert is right at home on the table for birthday celebrations, holiday gatherings, potlucks, family reunions and summertime cookouts. It’s also a great choice when you need a make-ahead dessert that can chill in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve. With layers of creamy peanut butter filling, chocolate graham crackers and plenty of Reese’s cups, it’s the kind of crowd-pleasing sweet treat everyone will be happy to see coming.

Key ingredients to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Graham Crackers – Chocolate graham crackers form the chocolate layer. You could also use nutter butter cookies or oreo cookies, in a pinch.
• Reese’s Cups – Peanut butter cups for texture and richness.
• Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter gives this dessert its signature flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Softened cream cheese for the peanut butter cheesecake layer.
• Sugar – Powdered sugar to sweetened the cheesecake layer.
• Chocolate Chips – Melted milk chocolate chips and heavy cream for the chocolate drizzle.
• Peanuts – Chopped salted peanuts for crunch.
• Flavoring – Vanilla extract balances the taste.
• Whipped Cream – Store-bought whipped topping (i.e. Cool Whip or similar).

How to Make the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna Recipe

• Melt Chocolate – Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in the microwave until smooth. Set aside to cool while you make the filling.
• Make the Peanut Butter Layer – Whip together cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, 1 cup heavy cream and vanilla for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
• Whipped Cream – Whip two tubs of Cool Whip (whipped topping) into the peanut butter mixture ONE at a time. You can fold this in by hand using a large spatula.
• Assemble Lasagna – Arrange one single layer of graham crackers on bottom of baking dish. Spread with 1/3 of the peanut butter mixture. Sprinkle filling with 1/3 chopped peanut butter cups and 1/3 chopped peanuts. Repeat layers.
• Frost the Top – Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping.
• Garnish – Sprinkle the top with chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
• Refrigerate – Chill in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil until serving.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Lasagna

• Electric mixer. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer.
• 13×9-inch lasagna pan, cake pan or dish. Deeper works best.
• Large bowl, small bowl.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Nut chopper or sharp knife and cutting board.
• Rubber spatula.
• Double boiler. If you prefer, you can melt the chocolate chips to make the chocolate drizzle in a double boiler instead of melting chocolate in the microwave.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Graham Crackers – You can use classic graham crackers, chocolate wafer cookies, Oreos or nutter butters for the noodle layer for peanut butter lasagna.
• Chocolate Chips – You could use milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for the chocolate ganache.
• Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter works best for the cream cheese layer. You could use crunchy peanut butter if that’s your preference, but it’s not necessary. The chopped peanuts will add texture and a slight crunch to the filling ingredients. The best brand of peanut butter to use is one that you already enjoy.
• Peanut Butter Chips – You could add melted peanut butter chips to the topping along with the chocolate sauce for the topping.
• Adjust Amounts – Would you like to add more chocolate drizzle or more Reese’s cups? Go for it!
• Whipped Cream – For this dessert, Cool Whip or a similar private label brand of frozen whipped topping will work best for the filling. While I love homemade whipped cream, it’s not as stable as whipped topping. It just doesn’t work the best in this instance.
• Be Patient – When whipping the ingredients for the peanut butter filling, it’s important to whip fully until the cream cheese is completely smooth. It can take more than a couple of minutes depending on how soft the cream cheese is. 
• Reese’s Mini Pieces – You could garnish the top using reese’s mini pieces. 
• Special Note – The chocolate graham crackers will naturally soften as the ingredients in the dessert chill. This is a normal occurrence, much like when making an eclair cake and not an indication that anything went wrong.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – You can fully assemble this dessert one day in advance.
• Storage – You can store Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezer – Freeze chocolate lasagna leftovers for up to 1 month, thaw in the fridge and enjoy.

More Easy Dessert Recipes to Make

Desserts made in a 13×9-inch pan are ideal for taking to potlucks, picnics or holiday parties. More sheet pan desserts you may also like to try:

• Chocolate Cherry Eclair Cake taste like a chocolate covered cherry.
• Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Lush is an island inspired dessert you can make year-round.
• Almond Joy Earthquake Cake is a fun cake to make and eat.
• Death by Chocolate Eclair Cake will delight the chocolate fans in your life.
• No trifle bowl required to make this Coconut Cream Cake Pan Trifle.
• No worries about melting ice cream when you make this Drumstick Layered Dessert.
• Chocolate Mint Dream Bars from 365 Days of Baking.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Stand Mixer
• Cooling Racks
• Measuring Set
• 13 x 9 inch Pan