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A slice of Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake on a white plate, showing layers of cookie and filling, drizzled with chocolate.

Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake

A delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy peanut butter filling and chocolate wafer cookies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Provides the rich peanut butter flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Adds sweetness and helps to stabilize the filling.
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Whipped to create a light and airy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the filling.
  • 1 package Chocolate wafer cookies Forms the base layers of the cake.
  • 1 cup Mini peanut butter cups, chopped Adds texture and extra peanut butter flavor.
  • to taste Chocolate syrup For drizzling on top before serving.

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Rectangular dish
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until well blended and smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
  3. Begin layering the cake by placing a layer of chocolate wafer cookies at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
  4. Spread a layer of the peanut butter filling over the cookies, then sprinkle some chopped mini peanut butter cups on top.
  5. Repeat the layers, alternating between the cookies, peanut butter filling, and chopped peanut butter cups until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with a layer of the peanut butter filling.
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften.
  7. Before serving, drizzle chocolate syrup over the top for added sweetness and decoration.

Notes

Enjoy your Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake, a rich and creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!