Easy Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes

Easy Variation: Peanut Butter Balls

1. Shape peanut butter into small 1 1/2 inch balls.
2. Dip the peanut butter balls into chocolate and place them on wax paper to harden.

Peanut Butter Ball Variations:

• Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls– Add 4 cups Rice Krispies
• Graham Cracker– add 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• Almond- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter

Another Fun Variation: Giant Peanut Butter Cup!

If you are having a hard time finding a gift for that teenage boy or a certain man in your life, make one of these homemade peanut butter cups in a pie pan and give him a giant one as his gift.

Instead of making them in small paper holders:

1. line a pie pan with foil, plastic wrap or wax paper.
2. Then spread half of the melted chocolate over the bottom of the pie pan.
3. Freeze in the freezer for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate is partially set up.
4. Spread the peanut butter filling over the chocolate.
5. If necessary, re-melt the remaining chocolate as above, stirring frequently.
6. Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling and spread evenly over the top.
7. Freeze for one minute or a little longer to make the chocolate set.

Once it is firm, you can remove it from the foil, plastic or wax paper. Then wrap in foil or plastic wrap and decorate any way you like for a gift. I have frequently made these for hard to buy for guys, especially teenagers and they have all absolutely loved the giant peanut butter cup!

These cream cheese peanut butter balls make a perfect no-bake treat for holidays, parties, or anytime you want something sweet and simple!

*If using a store bought pie crust, make only a 1/2 batch of the pie filling.

(This recipe was inspired by and adapted from an original recipe on LiveLoveAndSugar.com )

*You can use store bought crust if you prefer (but the homemade tastes better).

Variations:

• You can add less peanut butter if the flavor is overpowering.
• Use a graham cracker crust for a less rich dessert.
• Try making a pretzel crust for a sweet-and-salty twist.
• Add a Layer of Chocolate: For an extra decadent treat, consider adding a layer of melted chocolate over the crust before adding the peanut butter filling. Simply melt some chocolate chips and spread them over the crust, then refrigerate until set before adding the filling.
• Add chopped peanuts or walnuts to the filling.
• Spread more whipped cream over the top of the peanut butter filling.
• Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings on top.
• If desired, add chopped peanuts, walnuts or peanut butter cups for extra garnish.
• Drizzle with chocolate ice cream topping.
• Leave out the peanut butter altogether and add a couple tablespoons of cocoa. Then serve with fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries or bananas.
• Add chocolate chips along with the peanut butter.
• Leave out the peanut butter and just use chocolate chips, sprinkles or crushed candies.
• Peanut Butter Banana Pie: Layer sliced bananas over the crust before adding the peanut butter filling. The bananas add a fresh, fruity contrast to the rich peanut butter.
• Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Pie: Swirl in 1/2 cup of Nutella into the peanut butter filling for a delightful chocolate-hazelnut twist.
• Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Pie: Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the top of the pie before chilling. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for an irresistible sweet-and-salty combination.

• This recipe is a great way to use leftover chocolate.
• Store candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best texture.
• These make great gifts, party treats, or freezer snacks!