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Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert
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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert. This no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate pudding layer, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this layered delight will impress with its satisfying combination of sweet and salty flavors. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon room temperature butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5.85 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Hot fudge topping (for drizzling)
  • Whipped topping (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned; allow to cool.
  2. In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream and spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
  3. Whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until thickened. Pour over the peanut butter layer.
  4. Drizzle hot fudge topping over the chocolate layer and garnish with whipped topping before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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