Peanut Parfait Dessert Recipe

Name: Peanut Parfait Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (100 grams); ⅔ cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 ¼ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; ¾ cup peanut butter; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 ½ cups milk; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix (6-serving size); chopped peanuts, if desired (to garnish); grated milk chocolate, if desired (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (100 grams)
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package vanilla instant pudding mix (6-serving size)
chopped peanuts, if desired (to garnish)
grated milk chocolate, if desired (to garnish)

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["To make the base:.", "Melt chocolate and shortening.", "Stir in sugar with whisk until blended.", "(Mixture will be dry).", "Add eggs, beating well.", "Stir in dry ingredients.", "Finally, add the chocolate chips.", "Spread in greased 13x9"" pan.", "Bake 25 minutes, or until set.", "Don't overbake.", "Cool completely.", "To make the filling and assemble:.", "In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly and set aside.", "In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.", "Add milk, whipped topping and pudding mix; beat 2 minutes or until well blended.", "Pour half of cream cheese mixture over cooled brownie base and spread evenly.", "Sprinkle with half of peanut butter mixture.", "Repeat layers.", "Top with chopped peanuts and grated milk chocolate, if desired.", "Cover; refrigerate or freeze until serving time."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (100 grams), ⅔ cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Peanut Parfait Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Parfait Dessert

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