Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake
This Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth! The layers of peanut butter cups, cream cheese, and graham crackers make this cake an irresistible treat.
It’s perfect for summertime gatherings or anytime you need a decadent dessert. With just a few simple steps, you can make this delicious cake in no time for your friends and family.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake is a classic and delicious no-bake dessert that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
- It’s made with layers of creamy peanut butter, cream cheese, and graham crackers for an irresistible combination you won’t be able to resist.
- Plus, it’s simple and quick to make, so you can have a delicious dessert in no time.
🛒Ingredients
The best thing about this easy no bake dessert is that you only need a few simple ingredients that are all easy to find at your local grocery store! So, gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy this tasty dessert.
- chocolate graham crackers
- cream cheese
- peanut butter
- powdered sugar
- whipped topping
- Peanut butter cups
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake
Making this delicious icebox cake is so simple. Follow the directions in the recipe card below for a rich chocolate and peanut butter treat that will be sure to wow your friends and family.
Step 1: Make the cream cheese layer
In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar until smooth. Next fold in the whipped topping.
Step 2: Prepare your baking dish
Line an 8×8 baking dish with plastic wrap leaving plenty of overhang on both sides.
Step 3: Start the layers
Place a layer of graham crackers down the bottom. I usually do 3 across and then break off a couple of pieces to fill in the gap.
Step 4: Make the next layer
Place a third of the peanut butter mixture on the graham crackers and spread out evenly.
Next top with graham crackers again.
Step 5: Finish the layers
Again with the peanut butter mixture, then graham crackers, then peanut butter then crushed up graham crackers.
Step 6: Freeze the cake
Fold the plastic over the top of the cake and place it in the freezer overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy
The next day let thaw for an hour. Garnish with peanut butter cups, slice, and serve!
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Add some crushed-up candy bars or cookies to the top of your icebox cake for a crunchy and sweet addition.
- You could also swap out the peanut butter cups with any other type of chocolate, like white chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
- For an even richer flavor, you can add melted chocolate to the middle layers of the cake.
Do you love icebox cakes? If so, then next time you may want to give this Key Lime Icebox Cake recipe a try.
🥄 Equipment
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this cake. Here’s what you’ll need:
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- 8×8 baking dish
- plastic dish
🥫 Storage
Once you’ve made your cake, it will last in the freezer for up to two months. When you are ready to serve it, let it thaw out for an hour before slicing and serving.
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure this icebox cake turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Be sure to use room temperature ingredients so that your cream cheese and peanut butter are easy to mix together.
- If you don’t have a hand mixer, you can mix the ingredients by hand with a spoon or spatula.
- When layering the graham crackers, be sure that each layer is even and flat so that the cake freezes evenly.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
An icebox cake is a type of no-bake dessert that is made with layers of graham crackers, cream cheese, and other ingredients like chocolate or fruit. The cake is then placed in the freezer for several hours to set before serving.
Yes! This recipe can be made up to two days ahead of time and stored in the freezer until you are ready to serve it.
Yes, you can use your favorite candy bars instead of the peanut butter cups.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand mixer
- 8×8 baking dish
- plastic dish
Ingredients
- 16 chocolate graham crackers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounce container whipped topping
- Peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl beat together the the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Next fold in the whipped topping.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with plastic wrap leaving plenty of overhang on both sides.
- Place a layer of graham crackers down the bottom. I usually do 3 across and then break off a couple pieces to fill in the gap.
- Place a third of the peanut butter mixture on the graham graham crackers and spread out evenly.
- Next top with graham crackers again.
- Again with the peanut butter mixture, then graham crackers, then peanut butter then crushed up graham crackers.
- Fold the plastic over the top of the cake and place in the freezer overnight or at least 8 hours.
- The next day let thaw for an hour.
- Garnish with peanut butter cups, slice and serve!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
