This crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe have 4 layers of decadence. Enjoy peanut butter mousse, cookie base and chocolate ganache.
Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray
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
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
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
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!