Description
This Peanut Butter Dessert Lasagna is a decadent no-bake layered treat featuring creamy whipped cream, smooth vanilla pudding, crunchy Nutter Butter cookies, rich melted peanut butter, and crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces. Finished with melted chocolate drizzle, this indulgent dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Vanilla Pudding Layer
- 1 (3.4-oz.) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- Ingredients required on pudding box (typically milk, about 2 cups)
Cookie and Peanut Butter Layers
- 1 (16-oz.) package Nutter Butters
- 1 (16.3-oz.) jar peanut butter, melted
Toppings
- 3 King Size Butterfingers, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Make whipped cream: Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or hand beaters, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until medium peaks form, which takes about 3 minutes. Set this fluffy whipped cream aside for layering.
- Prepare pudding: Follow the vanilla instant pudding package instructions, typically mixing the pudding mix with cold milk and whisking until it thickens. Once ready, set aside.
- Layer the dessert: In an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish, begin by spreading a thin layer of the whipped cream on the bottom. Next, add a layer of Nutter Butter cookies evenly across the cream. Pour and spread a layer of melted peanut butter over the cookies, covering them completely. Then spread half of the prepared vanilla pudding in an even layer, followed by half of the remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle half of the roughly chopped Butterfingers over this layer, and drizzle extra melted peanut butter on top. Repeat this entire layering sequence with the remaining Nutter Butters, pudding, whipped cream, and Butterfingers.
- Chill: Cover the assembled dessert loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and flavors to meld.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, drizzle the top of the dessert with the remaining melted peanut butter and the melted semisweet chocolate chips. Slice into squares and serve chilled for a rich, creamy peanut butter treat.
Notes
- Use full-fat heavy cream for best whipped cream texture.
- Ensure peanut butter is smoothly melted to spread evenly.
- The dessert can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Allow at least 6 hours chilling time for optimal cookie softening.
- For variation, try using crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Dessert Lasagna, no bake dessert, layered peanut butter dessert, peanut butter pudding dessert, Nutter Butter dessert
