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Creamy Peanut Dessert

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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Melanie.Senn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! Of course, how could you go wrong with a peanut butter dessert?! I made the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Hunter Family   view full review
A rich, tasty treat for kids and adults alike. To give this recipe some pizazz, though, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by sixponies Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good and VERY rich! I wasn't very fond of the topping so i added a little sugar to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by Chelsea Harrisson   view full review
I was in serious need of a fun and simple dessert for an upcoming event. This seems to be the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by jonesms0n   view full review
Excellent! I needed an easy dessert for a pizza party & tried this out on my family: they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by Lovin' it   view full review
This is much like peanut butter pie. However, it is better with the crunchy topping. I got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2011 by SuzieQ   view full review
This turned out very nicely. While I was making it I was VERY worried that it would be too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by chef 3   view full review
I work at a retirement residence so I used 1/2 splenda instead of all sugar. It worked great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Kathleen   view full review
Fabulous! I asked my daughter what she wanted me to take to a group dinner tonight - she...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by Julore   view full review
This is an awesome recipe. I decided to make this with Cashews and made my own Cashew butter...

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