Peanut Butter Icebox Cake Recipe 🥜🍫
A dreamy no-bake dessert that layers rich chocolate pudding, creamy peanut butter filling, crushed cookies, and halved peanut butter cups. Finished with a chocolate magic shell drizzle, this cake is a decadent treat perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Base Layers
- 19.1 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies (divided: 2¼ cups, 1½ cups, and 1½ cups)
- ⅓ cup salted sweet cream butter, melted
Chocolate Layer
- 2 (3.9-ounce) boxes of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2¾ cups whole milk
- 2 cups whipped topping, thawed
Peanut Butter Layer
- 5 cups miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, halved (divided: 2 cups and 3 cups)
- 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (such as Reese’s)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 cups whipped topping, thawed
Topping
- 7.25-ounce bottle of chocolate magic shell
Instructions
1. Prepare the Base
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2¼ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter.
- Mix until well coated, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Set aside.
2. Create the Chocolate Layer
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the pudding mix and milk on low speed with a handheld mixer until thickened.
- Gently fold in 2 cups of thawed whipped topping.
- Spread half of this chocolate mixture over the cookie crust.
3. Add the First Layers
- Sprinkle 2 cups of halved peanut butter cups evenly over the chocolate layer.
- Add 1½ cups of crushed cookies on top of the peanut butter cups.
4. Make the Peanut Butter Layer
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping.
- Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the layer of crushed cookies.
5. Final Assembly
- Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of crushed cookies evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Spread the remaining half of the chocolate pudding mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 3 cups of halved peanut butter cups over the pudding.
6. Finish with Magic Shell
- Drizzle the chocolate magic shell over the top of the cake. For a decorative touch, let the magic shell harden before serving.
Chilling and Serving
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Tips & Variations
- Substitutions: Swap Reese’s cups for other mini candies, like Snickers bites or M&M’s, for a unique twist.
- Texture: For crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the layers.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No baking required – a lifesaver for hot days or quick desserts.
- Layers of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness.
- Perfect for potlucks, celebrations, or family movie nights.
Enjoy this indulgent dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!