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This Cocoa Pebbles Dessert is such an easy no-bake dessert recipe. It combines the classic Cocoa Pebbles cereal with peanut butter and a whipped topping. Perfect for a potluck!

cocoa pebble dessert layered with chocolate and cream in a clear pan.


Cocoa Pebbles Treats Dessert

Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles are two of my favorite cereals, so making a recipe with one of them was a no brainer. It’s a no bake layered dessert with a chocolate peanut butter crust and peanut butter filling – this recipe is a yes in my books.

This types of recipes have so many names from lush to lasagna to cheesecake dessert. Whatever you chose to call them, they are truly amazing. You can make so many different kinds of cheesecake lush desserts, and this one is up there near the top. It is the easiest on-the-go recipe to make for any event that you need a dessert for quick!

Ingredients Needed

  • Peanut Butter: This recipe was tested using a no-stir shelf stable peanut butter.
  • Cocoa Pebbles: You can also use chocolate Rice Krispies if you can find them.
  • Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s softened.
  • Whipped Topping: This can be anything from Cool Whip to freshly made Whipped Cream.

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process shot of making cocoa pebble dessert.
process shot of making cocoa pebble dessert.

How to make No-Bake Lasagna

  • Place peanut butter and chocolate chips in a medium sized microwave safe bowl. Heat on high in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1 minute). Stir in cereal and stir to coat.
  • Spray a 9×9” pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the crust in the bottom of the pan and press it flat with a spatula. Chill while you make the filling.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the peanut butter until no lumps remain. Mix in sugar and vanilla and then fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread cheesecake mixture over the crust. Chill to set, about 30 minutes (or longer), then sprinkle with more cereal for garnish. Cut and serve with chocolate sauce.
cocoa pebble dessert layered with chocolate and cream on a white plate next to a spoonful of peanut butter.

Expert Tips

  • If you finish a box of cocoa pebbles and have a little extra at the bottom, save it to sprinkle on top of the recipe!
  • For the crust, press mixture into a 9×9 pan and make sure to let it harden before adding the delicious topping.

FAQs

How do you store these cereal treats?

This dessert will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to put it in an airtight container.

Piece of cocoa pebble no bake dessert on white plate

Peanut Butter Cocoa Pebbles No Bake Dessert Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Peanut Butter Cocoa Pebbles No-Bake Dessert – make a crust with Cocoa Pebbles and peanut butter and fill it with no-bake peanut butter cheesecake! Feel like a kid again with this easy dessert.
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Yield 12 servings
Serving Size 1 serving
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Ingredients
 

For the crust:

  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • 3 cups Cocoa Pebbles

For the filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 8 ounce container whipped topping (or about 3 cups freshly whipped cream)
  • More Cocoa Pebbles for garnish
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Instructions

  • Place peanut butter and chocolate chips in a medium sized microwave safe bowl. Heat on high in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1 minute). Stir in cereal and stir to coat.
  • Spray a 9×9” pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the crust in the bottom of the pan and press it flat with a spatula. Chill while you make the filling.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the peanut butter until no lumps remain. Mix in sugar and vanilla and then fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread cheesecake mixture over the crust. Chill to set, about 30 minutes (or longer), then sprinkle with more cereal for garnish. Cut and serve with chocolate sauce.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Author Dorothy Kern

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17 Comments

  1. A mom sleepover, how fun!!! I’m feeling really deprived right now because I haven’t eaten either cereals. I know, right!! I was the kid who ate Cheerios and Raisin Bran. I’m so boring! I think I need to change that by making this!!

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  2. I have mom sleepovers when they come up with their kids to visit from the Bay Area (and, of course, with my sisters)  – love them!  Most adults don’t do fun things they used to do when they were young.

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  3. It’s been so long since I’ve had Cocoa Pebbles! It was my favorite as a kid, so I can’t wait to make this no-bake treat!!

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  4. I love the idea of a mom sleepover! And man – I haven’t had Cocoa Pebbles since I was a kid. Awesome!

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  5. I haven’t had Cocoa Pebbles in years (and I’ve never had a mom sleepover along with the kid but that’s a great idea!) and this looks perfect! Love that it’s no bake, too!

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