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Close up of the pale-tan aerated mousse and glossy dark chocolate ganache layers in a No-Bake Peanut Butter Dessert.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Dessert: The Ultimate Layered Trifle

This No-Bake Peanut Butter Dessert features a 1-inch graham cracker crust, airy peanut butter mousse, and a glossy dark chocolate ganache. A viral-ready, decadent trifle perfect for peanut butter lovers and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Base
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 240g
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115g, melted
  • 1 pinch salt
Peanut Butter Mousse
  • 16 oz cream cheese 450g, softened
  • 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter 375g
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 240g
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream 240ml, chilled
Glossy Ganache & Garnish
  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips 255g
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream 240ml

Equipment

  • 1 Trifle Bowl Clear glass for visual layers
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 1-inch thick layer in a trifle bowl.
Create the Mousse
  1. Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar. Fold in whipped heavy cream to create an aerated, pale-tan mousse.
Finish with Ganache
  1. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Stir until glossy and pour a 1/2-inch layer over the mousse. Garnish with peanut butter cups.

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to let the ganache set.
Use a vegetable peeler for the dark chocolate curls to get that professional look.