Layered No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A rich, no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy peanut butter crust layered with silky chocolate ganache and creamy peanut butter filling. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 16 American cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat, then remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter until well combined and crumbly but sticky. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch square pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream just until it begins to simmer, about 2 minutes, then pour over 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes and then stir until smooth and glossy to make the ganache.
Step 3: Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the peanut butter crust and spread with a spatula. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until firm before cutting into squares and serving.