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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

A delicious no-bake layered dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, peanut butter mousse, and silky chocolate ganache, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Mousse
  • 1 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups heavy cream For whipping
For the Ganache
  • 1 cups chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream For ganache

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form a crust.
Making the Peanut Butter Mousse
  1. In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
  3. Spread the peanut butter mousse over the graham cracker crust evenly.
Making the Ganache
  1. To make the ganache, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
  2. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  3. Pour the ganache over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set before serving.

Notes

To enhance the dessert, use good quality peanut butter and chocolate. You can substitute ingredients but consider the texture and balance of flavors.