Here is a rich, no-nonsense, kitchen-ready recipe for Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna—a creamy, layered dessert that requires no baking and always impresses.
Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna
Ingredients
Crust / Base
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24 peanut butter sandwich cookies (like Nutter Butters), crushed
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6 tablespoons melted butter
Peanut Butter Layer
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup whipped topping (or whipped cream)
Pudding Layer
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1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk
Topping
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2 cups whipped topping
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Crushed peanut butter cookies
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Optional: mini chocolate chips or melted peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until combined.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
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Refrigerate while preparing the layers.
2. Peanut Butter Layer
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Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Fold in whipped topping.
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Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
3. Pudding Layer
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Whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes.
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Let it thicken for 3–5 minutes.
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Spread pudding evenly over the peanut butter layer.
4. Final Topping
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Spread remaining whipped topping evenly across the top.
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Sprinkle with crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter.
5. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best texture.
Tips
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For a stronger peanut butter flavor, use peanut butter pudding instead of vanilla (if available).
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Swap Nutter Butters for chocolate cookies to create a “Reese’s” style layer.
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Freezes well—thaw in the fridge before serving.
If you’d like, I can also make:
• A mini version in jars
• A chocolate–peanut butter version
• A lighter, low-sugar version
Just tell me!