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No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake - this easy lush dessert layers peanut butter sandwich cookies with peanut butter pudding! It's the ULTIMATE peanut butter no bake dessert!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 27-36 peanut butter sandwich cookies such as Nutter Butter or a generic equivalent
  • 1 ¾ cups milk divided
  • 1 box 3.4 ounces instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 8 ounces 1 container Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces for topping

Instructions

  • Place 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl or measuring cup. Dip 1/3 the peanut butter cookies quickly in the milk and then place in the bottom of an 8x8” pan.
  • Whisk 1 1/4 cups milk with the pudding in a large bowl. Let set until set, then stir in the peanut butter and half of the whipped topping.
  • Spread 1/2 of the peanut butter mixture on top of the cookie layer. Dip another 1/3 of the cookies in milk and place on top the peanut butter mixture. Top with remaining pudding, then dip the remaining cookies in milk and place on top.
  • Spread the rest of the whipped topping over the cookies and sprinkle with Reese’s Pieces.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Notes

  • Graham Crackers: You can make an icebox cake with graham crackers instead of cookies. You do not have to dip the graham crackers in milk.
  • Oreos or other Cookies: substitute any sandwich cookie or really any cookie at all for the peanut butter sandwich cookies.
  • Milk: This recipe needs to be made with cow's milk for the pudding to set up. You can use nonfat, 2% or full fat milk.
  • Can you make icebox cake ahead? Yes - make sure to chill it at least 2 hours before serving - the longer the better! This makes it perfect for making ahead.
  • How to store icebox cake: store loosely covered in the refrigerator.
  • Whipped Cream: if you prefer using whipped cream, just make my homemade whipped cream and top it right before serving (after chilling).
  • Topping: top with ANY candy, crushed cookies, or nuts
  • Can you freeze icebox cake? If you use cool whip, then yes you can freeze this.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 0.9mg