Chocolate Peanut Butter Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate no-fuss dessert with this decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Casserole. Featuring layers of rich, creamy peanut butter, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and a luscious semi-sweet chocolate ganache, this easy-to-make treat is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chill time), this no-bake dessert boasts a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s beautifully accented by optional garnishes like chopped peanuts and mini peanut butter cups for added crunch and flavor. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet weeknight indulgence, this crowd-pleasing casserole satisfies every chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream. Serve chilled for a refreshing treat that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 2.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Mini peanut butter cups (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the crumbs and stir until fully combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish to form the base layer.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
While the base cools, prepare the chocolate topping by combining the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cooled peanut butter base, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Optionally, sprinkle chopped peanuts and mini peanut butter cups on top of the chocolate layer for added texture and flavor.
Refrigerate the casserole for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set.
Cut the casserole into squares or bars and serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
