Description
A rich and creamy dessert that combines velvety chocolate and nutty peanut butter in a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for topping)
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of a greased 9×9-inch square pan and chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate by combining the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until glossy and smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the peanut butter-chocolate mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until the dessert is firm to the touch.
- Sprinkle the chopped peanuts generously over the top and drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Try using different nut butters for a unique twist, and consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt for contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg