Peanut Butter Cream Dessert

Name: Peanut Butter Cream Dessert
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups cold milk; 2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix; 2-1/2 cups whipped topping; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped peanut butter-filled sandwich cookies; Whipped cream in a can and chopped peanuts, optional

"With a few minor changes to the original cookies-and-cream recipe, I can please the peanut butter lovers in my family," writes Mary Ann Saam. The Cridersville, Ohio cook uses instant pudding mix, frozen whipped topping and store-bought sandwich cookies to hurry along preparation.

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix
2-1/2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped peanut butter-filled sandwich cookies
Whipped cream in a can and chopped peanuts, optional

Directions

In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in pudding mixture. Spoon into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares. Garnish with whipped cream and chopped peanuts if desired.