A no-bake chocolate peanut butter dessert is a great choice—easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or use digestive biscuits)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the topping:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions:
- Prepare the crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar.
- Stir in the melted butter and peanut butter, mixing until fully combined. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch (or similar size) baking dish, making sure it’s evenly spread out and compacted. You can use the back of a spoon or your hands to press it down firmly.
- Make the chocolate topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and ¼ cup peanut butter.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. This usually takes about 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds total, depending on your microwave.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, pour it over the peanut butter crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Chill:
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 2-3 hours, or until the bars are firm and set.
- Once chilled, cut into squares or rectangles.
Tips:
- For an extra touch, you could sprinkle some sea salt on top of the chocolate layer before chilling for a sweet-salty combo!
- If you want a more intense chocolate layer, feel free to increase the amount of chocolate chips to 2 cups for a thicker topping.
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars are rich, creamy, and satisfyingly sweet. Perfect for a weekend treat or whenever you need something indulgent without turning on the oven!