Peanut Butter Cookie Crust Dessert
A delicious and easy dessert featuring a rich peanut butter cookie crust filled with a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups peanut butter cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies, crushed)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, cold
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter cookie crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
Add the melted unsalted butter to the cookie crumb mixture and stir until evenly combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until set and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
Spread the filling evenly over the cooled peanut butter cookie crust.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours or until set before serving.