No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Ganache

1. In a medium glass bowl, add in the peanut butter chips and heavy cream. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. If there are still lumps after giving it a good stir, microwave for another 45 seconds. Stir until smooth.
2. Let the ganache set up for about 20 minutes until it’s thickened. When you stir the ganache, the ripples will stay in it and not smooth out.

Bars

1. Spray a 7×11 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add the 3 cups of peanut butter crunch cereal in a large bag. I used a storage bag. Smash the cereal until crushed. It doesn’t all have to be completely crumbs, there can be big bits.
3. Add the crushed and whole cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
4. In a large saucepan, add in the marshmallows and butter. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally. Once the butter is all melted and the marshmallows are all melted and smooth, remove from the heat.
5. Add in the peanut butter and stir until combined.
6. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the bowl with the cereal. Stir to make sure all the cereal is coated with the marshmallow and work quickly. It marshmallows will start to stiffen up quite quickly!
7. Press the cereal into the prepared pan. I use a piece of wax paper that’s been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to press it down. That will prevent most of the sticking.
8. Spread the ganache that’s been slightly cooled and thickened on top of the bars. Use a offset spatula to spread it out and then give it a few taps on the counter to flatten it out completely.
9. Sprinkle the mallow bits on top of the ganache.
10. Place in the fridge to set up.
11. Cut and serve!