Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert Recipe
Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Press the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan, ensuring it is evenly spread. Place in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined and creamy.
- 4
Fold in whipped cream
Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 5
Add filling to crust
Pour the peanut butter filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Melt chocolate chips
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- 7
Drizzle chocolate
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the peanut butter filling. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- 8
Chill the dessert
Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set.