Creamy Peanut Dessert

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Hofer

"'Anyone who tries a piece of this sweet peanut butter-flavored dessert asks for the recipe...and a second helping,' writes Judy Hofer of Grand Prairie, Alberta. 'We make enough to serve the 76 people who live on our grain farm, so it has to be good.'"

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PREP TIME	20 Min
READY IN	20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons peanut butter
FILLING:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and peanuts. Stir in butter and peanut butter; mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping; spoon over crust. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.