Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
Description
Peanut Butter Icebox Cake consists of alternating layers of chocolate graham crackers and a smooth filling made by beating softened cream cheese with creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and whipped topping. The assembly in a 9x9 inch pan is chilled to let the flavors meld and the crackers soften slightly.
The topping ganache combines heavy cream, peanut butter, and chocolate chips heated and mixed until smooth, then drizzled over the chilled cake. Sprinkling chopped Reese's peanut butter cups adds texture and enhances the peanut butter and chocolate pairing.
The cake's no-bake nature makes it a convenient dessert that delivers a combination of creamy, crunchy, and chocolaty elements. It can be refrigerated several hours before serving, allowing the layers to fuse and develop rich harmony.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ leeves chocolate graham crackers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounce whipped topping container, thawed (cool whip
For the Ganache:
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter cups chopped
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar and then mix in the cool whip, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Spread a couple tablespoons of the mixture on the bottom of a 9x9 inch cake pan. Arrange graham crackers in the bottom of the pan, cutting them as needed to fit. Spread a third of the filling on the graham crackers and then layer two more times with crackers and filling. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
For the Ganache:
- Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a bowl. Heat the whipping cream and pour over the chocolate, cover for 2 minutes and then mix until smooth. Place in a baggie cut the tip and drizzle over the top of the cake. Sprinkles with chopped Reese's
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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