Easy Peanut Butter Dessert is so light and creamy! It really is one of the easiest no bake desserts you will make!

Smooth peanut butter and cream cheese are the main ingredients in this dessert, while prepared Cool Whip lends a hand to make it super light and creamy.

Serve this dessert from it’s frozen state or allow it to thaw slightly. Frozen, it reminds me of peanut butter ice cream! Either way, it’s so delicious!

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Easy Peanut Butter Dessert

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This recipe is so simple to make and a joy to eat! You can definitely make a double batch and keep it in the freezer for last minute guests, or when you get that peanut butter craving!

How do you make this Easy Peanut Butter Dessert?

The steps to make this simple peanut butter dessert are super easy!

Assemble your ingredients and prepare 6 serving dishes.
Crush your peanut butter cookies and place in the bottom of each serving dish.
Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs in, one at a time.
Fold in the cool whip just to mix.
Divide peanut butter mixture evenly on top of crushed cookies.
Top with your favorite toppings!
Freeze until ready to serve.

Is it safe to eat raw eggs?

Yes, this dessert recipe contains raw eggs and because of this, some people may shy away from this no bake treat. The issue is that eggs may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can be harmful. However with improvements in processing and inspection standards, the risk is very low.

In fact, according to Healthline, the US Department of Agriculture says it is safe to consume raw eggs if they have been pasteurized. So if you prefer, purchase pasteurized egg products for this peanut butter dessert recipe.

Another substitute for the eggs would be to add 1/2 cup mayonnaise. I have added it to other similar recipes with great results.

What other toppings can I use for this no bake dessert?

I love to top this peanut butter dessert with a drizzle of chocolate. My Homemade Chocolate Sauce is perfect for this!
Crushed peanuts are an obvious choice!
A dollop of cool whip is perfectly delicious on top!
Extra crushed peanut butter cookies are a crisp and delicious option as well!
Of course you could top it with all of the above!

If you do not want to prepare this in individual dessert dishes, you can always make it in an 8×8 inch pan. Simply cover the bottom with the crushed cookies, followed by the peanut butter layer and cover with your choice of toppings. Freeze as directed then cut into squares. I would suggest lining the pan with parchment paper and allow to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. This will make cutting into squares so much easier!

I hope you have fun making and enjoy eating this Easy Peanut Butter Dessert! It’s so rich and creamy with just the right amount of peanut butter flavor, I know your family will love it!