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Creamy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate wafers, creamy peanut butter filling, and whipped cream, chilled to perfection for a rich and satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (150 g) chocolate wafers or graham crackers
  • 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 oz (55 g) dark chocolate, finely chopped or grated

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a chilled large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until it starts to thicken.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to the whipping cream. Continue beating until soft peaks form.
  4. Carefully fold about half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.
  5. Line the bottom of a 9×9 inch pan with a single layer of chocolate wafers or graham crackers.
  6. Spread about one-third of the peanut butter cream evenly over the cookies.
  7. Repeat layering two more times, ending with the cream layer.
  8. Sprinkle the finely chopped dark chocolate over the top layer.
  9. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set.

Notes

Whip the cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess or turning it into butter. Fold gently to keep the cream fluffy. Press down thick or hard cookies gently to help soften. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture, but crunchy can be used for variation. Substitute coconut cream and vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free version. Use gluten-free cookies for gluten-free option.

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