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This crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe have 4 layers of decadence. Enjoy peanut butter mousse, cookie base and chocolate ganache.
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

This crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe have 4 layers of decadence. Enjoy peanut butter mousse, cookie base and chocolate ganache. 
Course Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 624kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

Cookie Layer

  • 3 oz Graham Crackers
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Cereal Layer

  • 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats®
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter unsweetened
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate

Peanut Butter Mousse

  • 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar sifted
  • 6 tablespoons peanut butter unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • Chopped peanuts optional

Instructions

  • Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray

For Cookie Layer

  • Ground the cookies in a food processor 
  • Melt the butter
  • Mix the ground cookies with the butter 
  • Press the mixture evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan. Refrigerate while you make the next layer

For Cereal Layer

  • Melt chocolate in a pan over low heat 
  • Add the peanut butter and mix well 
  • Mix in the Honey Bunches of Oats® until combined
  • Pour this mixture evenly on top of the cookie layer. Refrigerate while you make the next layer

For Peanut Butter Mousse

  • Beat cream cheese until soft and creamy
  • Add the peanut butter and keep mixing until combined
  • Very slowly incorporate the cream. Make sure you scrape down the mixer with a spatula. 
  • Add the sugar slowly 
  • Increase speed until the mousse becomes creamy and thick. About 5-6 minutes 
  • Pour the mousse on top of the cereal layer and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set 

For Chocolate Ganache

  • Place chopped chocolate in a bowl 
  • Using a saucepan, boil the cream over medium heat 
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and wait for 1-2 minutes before mixing (during this time the chocolate will melt)
  • Using a spatula, mix the chocolate until the ganache becomes thicker and darker 
  • Pour the ganache over the set mousse and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the peanuts on top. Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour 
  • Remove dessert from the mold by lifting the aluminum foil. Cut across into 8 bars or 24 squares 
  • Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 873IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 4mg