Peanut Butter Icebox Dessert

Name: Peanut Butter Icebox Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) peanut butter sandwich cookies, crushed, divided; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk; 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix

Leftover crushed cookies create the yummy crust for this crowd-pleasing dessert from Nancy Mueller of Bloomington, Minnesota. It's covered with a smooth cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding and whipped topping for a lovely layered look.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) peanut butter sandwich cookies, crushed, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups crushed cookies, sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 6-8 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
In another large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with 1/4 cup crushed cookie pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 323 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Icebox Dessert in Quick Cooking January/February 2001

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Ellen

Jul 7, 2019

I had to split this into two pans (deep dish pie pans) so my pb loving neighbor could have some too. Both the hubs and the neighbor pronounced it "scrumptious!"
Vivm

Sep 24, 2016

I brought this dessert to work and they all raved about it. I will make it again!
ak47gramma

Mar 10, 2010

We love peanutbutter, and this is good!!
prking451

Dec 13, 2008

"Leftover crushed cookies"--what are leftover cookies?! LOL