No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar Parfait

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Layered no-bake bars with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors in a simple parfait presentation. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, creamy peanut 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 420 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter until a thick, crumbly dough forms.
  2. Step 2: Press half of this mixture firmly into the base of 4 serving glasses to form the bottom layer.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Pour half of the melted chocolate mixture over the graham cracker layer in each glass and chill for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add the remaining peanut butter mixture as the next layer and top with the remaining melted chocolate.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to set the layers.

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