Peanut Butter Lasagna

This Peanut Butter Lasagna is an easy 4-layer dessert that’ll have peanut butter fans rejoicing! A chocolate cookie crust is piled up with a decadent cream cheese and peanut butter filling, a rich chocolate pudding layer, and topped with whipped cream and sweet garnishes, for one dessert you’ll never forget. 

Peanut Butter Lasagna Recipe

Once you take the first bite of this decadent 4-layer dessert lasagna, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. It not only makes a gorgeous presentation, but it’s absolutely loaded with dreamy peanut butter and chocolatey goodness.

With a layer of fluffy peanut butter cheesecake, then a layer of rich and creamy chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream and a delicious assortment of sweet garnishes, this dessert is a complete showstopper for any occasion.

Dessert lasagnas are just a fun way of saying layered desserts. This festive Christmas Lasagna and this tangy Strawberry Lemon Lasagna are always a favorite. But who can resist that wonderful classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. You’re going to love how delicious all the layers taste together, plus the fact that this dessert is so quick and easy to prepare.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Easy layered dessert using simple ingredients with only 25 minutes prep time.
• This sweet dessert lasagna has a great mixture of peanut butter, creaminess, and chocolatey goodness.
• Decadent dessert that’s perfect for holidays, birthdays or other special occasions.

Recommended Tools

• Electric mixer
• Food processer
• Measuring cups
• Spatula 9 x 13 baking dish
• 2 Large mixing bowls

What’s Needed to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Lasagna

• Chocolate Oreo cookies- finely crushed
• Unsalted butter-melted
• Cream cheese-softened at room temperature
• Powdered sugar
• Creamy peanut butter
• Vanilla extract
• Cool whip- thawed at room temperature
• Instant chocolate pudding mix
• Cold milk
• Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for garnishing- lightly chopped into small pieces
• Peanut butter chips & semi-sweet chocolate baking chip for garnishing
• Chocolate syrup & caramel sauce for garnishing

How to Make Peanut Butter Layered Dessert

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9×13 inch dish with non-stick cooking spray. Crush the Oreos to fine crumbs.

Step One: Make the Chocolate Oreo Cookie Crust

• For the first layer, mix together Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. The consistency should feel and look like wet sand.

• Place crumbs in the bottom of the pan and press firm with the bottom of a glass of with the palms of your hands.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes. When done, allow the chocolate cookie crust to cool completely.

Step Two: Make the Cream Cheese-Peanut Butter Layer Mixture

• When the Oreo crust has cooled, make the second layer by creaming together the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl using a hand beater. Mix until smooth.
• Add in the smooth peanut butter, 1 tub of whipped topping, and vanilla and mix again. Set the cream cheese mixture aside.

Step Three: Make the Rich Chocolate Pudding Layer Mixture

• In a separate large mixing bowl, mix together the instant pudding mix and cold milk. Mix until fully combined. The pudding takes a few minutes to set up.

Step Four: Assemble the Dessert

• Gently pour the cream cheese and peanut butter mixture over the Oreo crust and smooth in an even layer with a rubber spatula.

• Add the next layer by pouring the rich chocolatey pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.

• Top with the remaining cool whip, spreading evenly over the entire dish.

Step Five: Add Garnishes and Chill

• Garnish with peanut butter & chocolate chips. Drizzle caramel, top with Mini Reese’s cups.
• Finish the lasagna with a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place inside the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Peanut Butter Dessert Lasagna

• Use a food processor to create as small Oreo crumbs as possible. The smaller the better. If you don’t have a food processor just add them to a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin to fine crumbs.

• Make the dessert in a glass baking dish so you can see all the different layers.

• Give the cream cheese time to come to room temperature so it will mix in well with the peanut butter to make a light and fluffy mixture.

• Allow the baked crust to cool completely before adding cool layers. If the crust is still warm the cream cheese and pudding layers will not set up well.

• Make sure you buy instant pudding and not the kind you have to cook. Otherwise, the mixture will not thicken properly.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna Recipe Variations

• Cookie crust: You can make a chocolate graham cracker crust instead of Oreos. Just use the same amount of crushed chocolate graham crackers.

• Pudding layer: If you prefer less chocolate flavor, you can use instant vanilla pudding mix instead of chocolate.

• Candy toppings: Add all fun toppings you’d like. Reese’s Pieces, chopped nuts, white chocolate chips and peanut butter M&Ms are great choices for toppings to add little of crunch.

• Drizzle topping: For a more intense peanut butter flavor, you can add a peanut butter topping by taking some you’ve melted in the microwave and drizzle it over the top of dessert.

Can I Make This Dessert in Advance?

This is a great recipe you can make in advance. Once it’s prepared, keep it covered with plastic wrap and chilled in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in advance.

Can I Freeze This Peanut Butter Lasagna Dessert?

While it’s best served when freshly made, you can freeze leftover peanut butter lasagna for about a month. Just put the dish in the freezer until it is frozen. Then cover it plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before serving

More Amazing Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes

• Peanut Butter Balls
• Peanut Butter Blossoms
• No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
• No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake
• Copycat Reese’s Eggs
• Ritz Peanut Butter Cookies