These no-bake and easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are a decadent treat featuring a creamy, rich peanut butter filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. This simple dessert is perfect for parties or a quick indulgence. It is ready in about 30 minutes, plus chilling time, and offers a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Directions
Make the Crust: Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.
Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then increase to high and beat until light and fluffy. Critical Tip: Do not overmix the powdered sugar or the texture will become grainy. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Return the pan to the refrigerator.
Prepare the Chocolate Topping: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips and butter in a heat-safe bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and shiny.
Final Step: Pour the chocolate topping over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a spatula. If using, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan, then cut into squares before serving.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Serves: 16 People
Prepare Time: 20
Cooking Time: 30
Calories: 350
Difficulty:
Easy
These no-bake and easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are a decadent treat featuring a creamy, rich peanut butter filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. This simple dessert is perfect for parties or a quick indulgence. It is ready in about 30 minutes, plus chilling time, and offers a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Directions
Make the Crust: Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.
Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then increase to high and beat until light and fluffy. Critical Tip: Do not overmix the powdered sugar or the texture will become grainy. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Return the pan to the refrigerator.
Prepare the Chocolate Topping: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips and butter in a heat-safe bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and shiny.
Final Step: Pour the chocolate topping over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a spatula. If using, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan, then cut into squares before serving.
