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Peanut Pudding Dessert Recipe

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I prepared this rich yummy dessert recently, and our guests wanted seconds. The crunchy chopped peanut crust is such a nice complement to the creamy chocolate and peanut butter layers. You're sure to be asking for seconds, too! -Patricia Senkow Dickson City, Pennsylvania

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Peanut Pudding Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 15-18 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-3/4 cups cold milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Chocolate curls and additional chopped peanuts, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in peanuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Carefully spread over crust.
In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with chocolate curls and additional peanuts if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 15-18 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 299 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Pudding Dessert in Taste of Home June/July 2004, p37

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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2012 by RondiP

This is a favorite both at home and at the office. I first made it as a birthday alternative for my son when he requsted the peanut butter cheesecake from a pricey chain restaurant. The consensus of opinion is that this is better! Everyone will rave if you make it. I buy the tiny Reese's peanut butter cups to sprinkle with the peanuts on top, or cut the miniatures into chunks if I can't find the tiny ones. It is a very special dessert.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by angelbaby7819

I have made this dessert many times, and everyone always goes crazy about it! I have also made it with cashews and almonds and was good that way too.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2010 by judiblue

Perfect dessert, easy to make and everyone love it.

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Wonderbetty

This was a dessert brought to our cousins reunion today and it was a big hit. Lots of peanut flavor and the texture of the crust is great.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by mbandboys

This dessert is a huge hit whenever I make it. It disappears fast and I always have people asking for the recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by JenaMae

I made this when we went to my step daughter's for dinner, as I always take desserts. There were NO leftovers and everyone raved on how good it was. I have made several times and it is easy and has a great taste, not a heavy dessert.