Description
A simple, no-bake layered dessert featuring Nilla Wafers, chocolate pudding, and a creamy peanut butter whipped cream filling. It requires only 20 minutes of active prep time and results in a rich, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (40-50 cookies) Nilla Wafers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- ½ cup chocolate syrup
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz full-fat block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup additional heavy whipping cream (for topping, optional)
- Chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange Nilla Wafers in a single layer in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over the cookies.
- In a large bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in chocolate syrup until combined. Pour over the cookie layer and spread evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and mix until incorporated. Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter cream mixture evenly over the chocolate pudding layer. Add a second layer of Nilla Wafers on top.
- Top with additional whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use heavy cream, not light cream, for proper whipping. The dessert must chill for at least 4 hours to set properly. Do not freeze as the dairy may separate upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: no-bake dessert, chocolate peanut butter lasagna, easy dessert, crowd-pleaser, 5-ingredient dessert, Nilla Wafer dessert, make-ahead dessert