Description
This Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna is a no-bake, creamy, and indulgent dessert featuring layers of peanut butter sandwich cookies, a smooth peanut butter cream cheese filling, and light whipped topping. Perfectly chilled and topped with crunchy peanuts, it offers a delightful combination of textures and rich peanut butter flavor in a simple layered dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 packages peanut butter sandwich cookies
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz whipped topping, divided
- 1 cup milk (for dipping cookies)
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, smooth peanut butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to lighten the peanut butter cream cheese mixture, creating a fluffy filling.
- Prepare Cookie Layer: Briefly dip the peanut butter sandwich cookies into milk to soften slightly, then arrange a single layer of these dipped cookies at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
- Spread Filling Over Cookies: Evenly spread half of the peanut butter filling over the cookie layer in the dish.
- Add Second Cookie Layer: Repeat the process by dipping the remaining cookies in milk and laying them as a second layer over the filling.
- Top With Remaining Filling: Spread the rest of the peanut butter filling over the second cookie layer, smoothing it evenly.
- Finish with Whipped Topping: Top the layered dessert with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it out across the surface.
- Add Peanuts and Chill: Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top if desired. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Dipping the cookies briefly in milk softens them but avoid soaking to prevent sogginess.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and chilled overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Chopped peanuts on top add a nice crunchy contrast but can be omitted if desired.
- Use a rubber spatula for gentle folding to maintain the fluffy texture of the filling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna, no bake dessert, peanut butter dessert, layered dessert, peanut butter cookies, easy dessert
