Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

Icebox cakes makes the perfect dessert recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter make the perfect combination with a delicious creamy layers. It is rich and decadent and we love to serve it when we have family gatherings.

If made Chocolate Icebox Cake Recipe or 3 Ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe then you are going to love this one.

Why This Recipe Works 

Icebox cake is made with three layers that consist of a cookie layer, creamy layer and a toppings. It is a complete no bake cake and they layers can be made in a variety of ways.

As the cake refrigerates, the cookies get soft from the creamy layers turning it into a delicious cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese – Use softened cream cheese.
• Whipped Topping – You can even learn How to Make Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Magic Shell – Check out this Magic Shell Recipe if you want to make homemade.

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How to Make Peanut Butter Icebox Cake 

Step 1 – In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter with a electric mixer or stand up mixer until combined and smooth. 

Step 2 – Add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Gently stir in the vanilla extract and fold in the whipped topping by hand until combined. 

Step 3 – Lay the graham crackers in the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan (break the graham crackers if necessary).  

Step 4 – Pour the third of the peanut butter mixture on top of the graham crackers.  

Step 5 – Top with even layer of graham crackers and then another third of the peanut butter cream mixture. Continue this process 1 more time making sure that the peanut butter mixture is on top. 

Step 6 – Drizzle the magic shell topping on top of the peanut butter layer and use a spatula to spread it out as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the peanut butter cups on top of the cake. 

• Step 7 – Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill.  
• Step 8 – Before serving, allow the cake to thaw at room temperature for at least 1 hour. 
• Step 9 – Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Cream Cheese – For the creamy peanut butter filling, make sure to softened creamy cheese.
• Bottom of the Pan – Make sure to layer the graham crackers completely on the bottom of the baking dish. This ensures every bite has each layer.
• Refrigerate – Placing the cake into the fridge is the key for this chocolate peanut butter icebox cake. It softens the layers and makes each bite full of the creamy layers.

Variations Ideas

• Graham Crackers – Feel free to substitute the cookie layer to what you prefer. You can easily use chocolate wafer cookies, regular graham crackers, or any type of cookies. You can even make this Homemade Graham Crackers Recipe.
• Toppings – This recipe would even be delicious topped with Reese’s Pieces or chopped Snickers.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for even more rich flavor.
• For even sweeter treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My kids love to enjoy with chocolate chip ice cream.
• I have even added crushed graham cracker crumbs or Oreos when serving.