Description
Reeses peanut butter no-bake bars blend creamy chocolate and peanut butter in a quick, irresistible dessert. Graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar create a delightful base that satisfies sweet cravings without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (270 g / 9.5 oz) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.3 oz) crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g / 5.3 oz) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers in a mixing bowl, whisking until a smooth, uniform mixture forms with no visible lumps.
- Base Formation: Transfer the creamy mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish, firmly pressing and evenly distributing the layer to create a solid, compact foundation that will support the chocolate topping.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave, using short bursts and stirring between intervals to achieve a glossy, smooth chocolate layer without burning.
- Layering: Pour the molten chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spatula to spread it evenly, ensuring complete coverage and a seamless, appetizing appearance.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the pan for approximately one hour, allowing the bars to solidify completely and the flavors to meld together into a harmonious dessert.
- Serving: Remove from the refrigerator, lift the entire creation out of the pan using the parchment paper edges, and slice into precise, uniform squares that showcase the delectable layers.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbly Texture: Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed for a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use short 15-second microwave intervals and stir thoroughly to avoid chocolate burning or becoming grainy.
- Achieve Perfect Chill: Refrigerate for exactly one hour to create ideal firmness without becoming too hard or losing creamy consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular peanut butter with natural versions, use gluten-free graham crackers, or substitute dark chocolate for vegan alternatives to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg