If you love the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter, this no-bake chocolate peanut butter dream dessert is about to become your new favorite treat. It’s rich, creamy, layered with flavor, and topped with chunks of peanut butter cups and chocolate drizzle that make every bite irresistible.
This dessert looks impressive and bakery-style, but it’s incredibly simple to make. No oven. No complicated steps. Just layers of chocolate, cream, peanut butter, and cookies coming together into one smooth, chilled masterpiece.
Perfect for parties, family gatherings, holidays, or when you want a quick dessert that tastes like you spent hours making it.
It’s cold, creamy, chocolatey, and completely addictive.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
This recipe is:
No-bake
Super creamy
Easy to assemble
Perfect for beginners
Great for make-ahead
Crowd-friendly
Rich chocolate + peanut butter flavor
Ready with simple ingredients
Plus, it slices beautifully and looks stunning in a glass dish.
Ingredients
Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup whipped cream (from above mixture or extra)
Chocolate Layer
- 1½ cups chocolate pudding (instant prepared or homemade)
OR - 1 cup melted chocolate ganache
Base & Topping
- 1 pack chocolate cookies or graham crackers
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups or chopped chocolate candies
- Chocolate syrup or drizzle
Simple pantry ingredients. Big flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Make the Cream Filling
In a large bowl, beat:
Cream cheese
Powdered sugar
Vanilla
Until smooth and fluffy.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.
This creates a light, airy mousse-like filling.
Step 2 – Prepare Peanut Butter Layer
Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar and a few spoonfuls of whipped cream.
Stir until smooth and spreadable.
This layer adds richness and that classic peanut butter flavor everyone loves.
Step 3 – First Cookie Layer
Line the bottom of a glass dish with cookies or crackers.
Cover completely.
This forms the base and softens as it chills, giving a cake-like texture.
Step 4 – Add Layers
Now start layering:
Spread cream mixture
Add peanut butter mixture
Spread chocolate pudding or ganache
Add cookies
Repeat layers until dish is full.
Finish with a thick cream layer on top.
Smooth evenly.
Step 5 – Decorate
Top generously with:
Chopped peanut butter cups
Chocolate drizzle
Extra chocolate chunks
The more toppings, the better.
This is the fun part.
Step 6 – Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Overnight is even better.
This allows layers to set and cookies to soften.
Texture becomes creamy and sliceable.
Step 7 – Slice & Serve
Cut into squares.
You’ll see beautiful layers of:
Chocolate
Cream
Peanut butter
Cake-like cookie
Each bite melts in your mouth.
Pure dessert heaven.
Pro Tips for Perfect Results
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture
Chill overnight for clean slices
Don’t overwhip cream
Use glass dish to show layers beautifully
Add crushed peanuts for crunch
Small details make it extra special.
Fun Variations
Try switching things up:
Use Oreo cookies
Add caramel drizzle
Mix chocolate chips in cream
Use Nutella instead of peanut butter
Add banana slices
Top with crushed pretzels
Endless combinations.
Storage
Fridge: up to 5 days covered
Freezer: 1 month (slice frozen like ice cream cake)
Best served chilled.
Perfect For
Birthday parties
Potlucks
Family dinners
Holidays
Kids’ treats
Make-ahead desserts
Or just when chocolate cravings hit.
Final Thoughts
This no-bake chocolate peanut butter dream dessert is rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make. It tastes like a mix between cheesecake, mousse, and icebox cake — all in one.