Peanut Butter Lasagna has layers of fluffy peanut butter filling, rich chocolatey pudding and a sweet whipped topping all nestled on a chocolate Oreo cookie crust. This easy no bake dessert can be made ahead of time and is a potluck favorite!
This Peanut Butter Lasagna is an amazing dessert recipe that is both light and rich at the same time! Chocolate lasagna has been a long time favorite in my household… and very few things go better with chocolate than peanut butter!
I have a Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Box Cake that I absolutely love… and when I saw Chocolate Lasagna by the Center Cut Cook I knew the two had to become one!
The bottom layer is a no bake Oreo cookie crumb base but any flavor of sandwich cookies (including Nutter Butters) would work perfectly in this recipe. I do use the whole Oreo in this base, including the frosting. You will get the best results using a food processor or blender to get fairly fine crumbs. If you don’t have access to a food processor, you can certainly place the cookies in a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Once mixed you’ll want to press them into the pan as firmly as possible (I sometimes use another pan the same size and press it firmly on top to get a smooth surface).
Refrigerating each portion of this peanut butter lasagna between layers just for a couple of minutes gives it just enough time to set up before adding the next layer!
The chocolate pudding layer uses two boxes of chocolate pudding mix (4 servings size each) along with milk. You’re going to want to add a bit less milk than the box calls for which makes the pudding layer a little bit thicker and the dessert will hold it’s shape better.
Once made, Peanut Butter Lasagna will last in the fridge for a few days so it’s the perfect make ahead dessert for summer parties! I use a 9×13 glass pan that has a lid making transport and storage easy. We add the toppings just before serving to keep the chocolate sauce from soaking into the whipped topping.
The best thing about this perfect summer time dessert: no baking is required … and no oven in the summer time is a great idea in my books! This is loved by my whole family… you’ll be amazed at how something can be so rich yet so light at the same time!
Ingredients
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies
- ⅓ cup melted butter
PEANUT BUTTER LAYER
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Chocolate Layer
- 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix 3.4 ounces each, 4 servings size
- 2 ¾ cups milk
Topping
- whipped topping
- 1 Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- peanut butter chips
- chocolate syrup optional
Instructions
OREO CRUST
- In a food processor, finely crush oreo cookies. Stir in melted butter. Press into a 9″ x13″ pan or glass dish. Place in the freezer while preparing the next layer.
PEANUT BUTTER LAYER
- With mixer on medium, cream cheese, milk & peanut butter until fluffy. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the peanut butter layer on the Oreo crust. Place in the freezer while preparing the next layer.
CHOCOLATE LAYER
- In a bowl, mix together both boxes of pudding mix and milk. (Note: This will be less milk than called for on the box. You want this layer a little bit thicker than pudding.)
- Spread the pudding onto the peanut butter layer. Place in the fridge and allow to set for about 5 minutes.
- Top with remaining whipped topping, chopped Reese’s Mini Pieces, peanut butter chips and chocolate sauce if desired. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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Is 36 Oreo’s one package?
It depends on what size of package you purchase.
i live in china and it is hard to get some normal bakery or dairy products here. if there is no whipped topping what can i use instead?
please help and suggest
You could use whipped cream in place of whipped topping.
hi ! i wanna make it tonight for my hubby. he is out of city. will be back tomorrow. can i make all the layers and freeze it in freezer the whole night? or just keep it in normal fridge? i m afraid the top layer will melt in normal fridge. please suggest.
The top layer is whipped topping and it shouldn’t melt. You can keep this in the fridge for up to a few days so it should be fine overnight.
Cette recette est vraiment délicieuse!
What is the whipped topping please thank.you
Whipped topping is similar to whipped cream but sold in frozen tubs. (The brand I use is Cool Whip).
What a decadent treat! I bet it would be a HUGE hit at a dinner party!
We agree! Thank you!
No but this weekend I am going to make it.
Enjoy!
This looks grest, but I need Nutritional Information before I can make it!
Nutritional value? Seriously?
Best ever my company loved it!
Yes, I can already feel this lasagna clogging my arteries…but it’s a risk I’m willing to take! This looks so delicious, especially with the Reese’s cups on top.
Made this for the first time a few days ago and it was a big hit. Didn’t change anything! We loved it.
So glad everyone loved it Bonnie!
What would you use to replace the peanut butter if you have family allergic to peanuts?
I’ve only made the recipe as written but you could maybe try another type of nut butter and see if that works for you.
I to have a daughter allergic to peanuts so I make it a banana layer instead. She doesn’t live at home anymore so I am definitely making this peanut butter one tomorrow. Looks amazing.
Can you half this recipe and put it in a 8 by 8 glass dish?
Yes, that would work perfectly.
I found this recipe and made it the other day. It was a hit! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!
This sounds delish! Do you think a person could use cooked pudding in this? Maybe with less milk too? I don’t care fore instant pudding… Oh, and a friendly “Hello” from your neighbour to the north in sunny northern British Columbia Canada ;)
BC is such a beautiful place! I am positive that homemade pudding would be great in this recipe! Enjoy!
do you use the whole oreo, not just the cookie part?
The whole thing including the cream.
This looked SOOO good. And easy too because it’s no bake. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/175921929167951342/
about how many people does this feed?
Depending on how big you cut the squares… it’s quite rich so you can serve 12-16.
I just made the chocolate peanut butter lasagna dessert for my guests tonight. Let me tell you this was so easy to make and it was hard to resist going back for seconds. This one is a keeper and I’ll definitely be making it again…love it and your site – keep up the good work!!
<3 Thank you!! So glad you loved it as much as we did!
Wonder if you could freeze this up to the last two layers? I think the pudding would separate after freezing, so that wouldn’t freeze well. Have you tried freezing for a make ahead dessert?
I have not tried freezing it before… I have made it a couple of days ahead though. If you make it a couple of days ahead, I would put the top layer on the day of serving.. but the other layers were fine in the fridge including the pudding!