No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Dessert
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Description
This dessert begins with a base of finely ground graham crackers mixed with melted butter, pressed firmly into a loaf pan to set. The next layer combines melted semi-sweet chocolate with unsweetened peanut butter, folded into Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, creating a crisp, sweet middle layer. The creamy peanut butter mousse is made by whipping softened cream cheese and peanut butter with sifted confectioners sugar, then folding in heavy cream until thickened. Once set atop the cereal layer, this mousse adds smoothness and richness.
The top is finished with a chocolate ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate and heated heavy cream, poured over chilled mousse for a glossy, firm topping. The bars chill in the refrigerator for several hours to set fully. Garnishing with chopped peanuts adds texture and enhances the peanut flavor. This layered bar offers a contrast of crunchy, creamy, and fudgy components without requiring the oven.
Ingredients
Cookie Layer
- 3 oz graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cereal Layer
- 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
- 1/2 cup peanut butter unsweetened
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
Peanut Butter Mousse
- 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar sifted
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter unsweetened
- 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish
- peanut optional, chopped
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray
For Cookie Layer
- Ground the cookies in a food processor
- Melt the butter
- Mix the ground cookies with the butter
- Press the mixture evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan. Refrigerate while you make the next layer
For Cereal Layer
- Melt chocolate in a pan over low heat
- Add the peanut butter and mix well
- Mix in the Honey Bunches of Oats® until combined
- Pour this mixture evenly on top of the cookie layer. Refrigerate while you make the next layer
For Peanut Butter Mousse
- Beat cream cheese until soft and creamy
- Add the peanut butter and keep mixing until combined
- Very slowly incorporate the cream. Make sure you scrape down the mixer with a spatula.
- Add the sugar slowly
- Increase speed until the mousse becomes creamy and thick. About 5-6 minutes
- Pour the mousse on top of the cereal layer and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set
For Chocolate Ganache
- Place chopped chocolate in a bowl
- Using a saucepan, boil the cream over medium heat
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and wait for 1-2 minutes before mixing (during this time the chocolate will melt)
- Using a spatula, mix the chocolate until the ganache becomes thicker and darker
- Pour the ganache over the set mousse and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the peanuts on top. Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Remove dessert from the mold by lifting the aluminum foil. Cut across into 8 bars or 24 squares
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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