Peanut Butter Lasagna

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🍫🥜 Peanut Butter Lasagna (No-Bake Dream Dessert)

Introduction

Desserts that don’t require turning on the oven hold a special place in the hearts of busy home bakers. The Peanut Butter Lasagna is one of those indulgent creations that combines comfort, nostalgia, and irresistible layers of flavor. With its crunchy Oreo cookie crust, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, silky chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping—this dessert tastes like pure happiness. It’s a showstopper for potlucks, family gatherings, or just a sweet weekend treat. If you love Reese’s cups, Oreos, and the marriage of peanut butter and chocolate, this one is for you.

Ingredients

For the Oreo Crust:

  • 38 Oreo cookies (about 1 regular-size package)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Peanut Butter Layer:

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip (or whipped topping), thawed

For the Chocolate Layer:

  • 2 packages (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 ¼ cups cold milk

For the Topping:

  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip (or whipped topping)
  • ½ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • Chocolate syrup or drizzle

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  1. Crush Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by sealing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
  2. Mix crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust. Place in the fridge to set while preparing the layers.

Step 2: Peanut Butter Cream Layer

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and 1 ¼ cups milk, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
  3. Gently fold in 1 container of Cool Whip.
  4. Spread this layer evenly over the chilled Oreo crust.

Step 3: Chocolate Pudding Layer

  1. In another bowl, whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with 3 ¼ cups cold milk.
  2. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Spread pudding mixture carefully over the peanut butter layer.

Step 4: Final Topping

  1. Spread remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
  2. Sprinkle chopped Reese’s cups on top.
  3. Drizzle with chocolate syrup for the final touch.

Step 5: Chill & Serve

  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best) before slicing and serving.

Methods (Why It Works)

  • Chilling is essential for setting the layers properly. Each bite should give you a clean forkful of crust, cream, pudding, and topping.
  • Folding instead of stirring the Cool Whip keeps the filling light and airy.
  • Oreo crust compression is important—use the bottom of a glass to press firmly, ensuring it doesn’t crumble when cut.

A Little History

The idea of dessert “lasagnas” became popular in the U.S. in the late 20th century, often appearing at church potlucks and family reunions. Inspired by Italian lasagna’s layered structure, bakers created sweet versions with cookies, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped topping. The peanut butter lasagna is a modern spin, influenced by America’s obsession with Reese’s peanut butter cups and the timeless peanut butter–chocolate pairing.

Formation of Flavors

  • Oreos give a chocolatey crunch as the foundation.
  • Peanut butter cream adds richness and nutty depth.
  • Chocolate pudding balances with smooth sweetness.
  • Whipped topping + Reese’s + drizzle finish with lightness and decadence.

Conclusion

This No-Bake Peanut Butter Lasagna is more than dessert—it’s an experience. Each chilled, creamy bite feels like the best parts of a peanut butter cup, Oreo pie, and chocolate pudding combined into one dish. It’s quick, crowd-pleasing, and guaranteed to be requested over and over again.

For the Lovers ❤️

If you are a chocolate lover, add mini chocolate chips between layers.
If you are a peanut butter lover, swirl extra peanut butter into the pudding layer.
If you are a crunch lover, top with crushed pretzels or more Oreos for texture.

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