Peanut Butter Delight

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                                                                Family Favorite


If you need an easy dessert to go with whatever you are serving, and if you love peanut butter and chocolate the way we do, I am telling you now that this is the one you want! Creamy, peanut buttery, cool, and chocolatey with a yummy crust that I always use instead of the one that is usually called for with this dessert. The original recipe calls for a crust made with chopped peanuts and the name of the dessert varies, some call it Jimmy Carter Pudding, but I just use my standard delight crust recipe and call it Peanut Butter Delight. It really doesn't matter what you call it, it's delicious and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

For the crust:
1¼ cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
 Mix till crumbly then spread evenly into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Do not press into pan.


Bake @ 350° for 20 minutes or till golden. Remove from oven and chop into fine crumbs immediately.


Then spread evenly and press lightly into pan. Pressing firmly will result in a hard crust that is hard to cut through when it's time to serve it.


Let cool completely.

Layer #2:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups Cool Whip
Put cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar into mixer bowl and beat until fluffy, scraping down sides as needed. Gently fold in Cool Whip until well combined. Spread evenly over cooled crust.


Layer #3:
2 small boxes instant chocolate pudding
3 cups cold milk

Mix according to package directions and pour over peanut butter mixture.


Spread evenly and allow to set completely then top with more Cool Whip and garnish as desired.

           Make it for your family sometime, you will be glad you did and they will be happy!☺

                                                                   Be Blessed!
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Comments

  1. An Oasis in the DesertApril 10, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Oh, wow, this sounds incredibly delish. I'm bookmarking this one for when I have a crowd to eat it up. Thanks for sharing.
    CAS

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  2. cocoa and coconut April 10, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS. This looks incredible too! So many good ingredients. And the textures...

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  3. Helen's DecorApril 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Oh, I'm echoing what CAS and Brittany said. The PB lovers in my family will love this one. I'm following you ...came from Debbie's blog.

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  4. FaricaApril 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Hi! I'm from Debbie's, too, and I love this recipe! It looks very easy and DELICIOUS!! YAY!!

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  5. MelindaApril 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Oh my - that looks heavenly! I love peanut butter, cream cheese and chocolate together!

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  6. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I can see why this is a family favorite!!! Might just become one of our family favorites!! Thanks for linking it up to 2 Maids a Baking!!

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  7. Simply_TeaApril 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Oh my... peanut butter is my vice! I love it with a passion and this recipe sounds DEVINE!

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  8. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 14, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    This sounds so good. I always enjoy your recipes. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. ErinApril 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    This looks and sounds amazing!

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  10. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageApril 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Yep; I do like the combo of peanut butter and chocolate. And it looks like you have another winner here, Martha!

    Thanks for linking to the party.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  11. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    So Many Wonderful & Yummy Recipes~ I'll be back!

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  12. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    How yummy does this look! You had me at peanut butter. ;)

    I'm your newest follower. I'd love for you to come by and follow me, as well! I host s link party called So Sweet Sudays and this recipe would be perfect to link up!

    morrowsunshine.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    OK - I thought the grilled food looked good but when you follow it up with this I am in heaven!!! If you get a sec, pop on over to Foodie Friday and link up! Oh, and I found you at All Thingz Related. :)

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  14. Mike and KimmyApril 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow! This looks fabulous! Thanks for posting.

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  15. ElizabethApril 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    This looks so good! I have never baked a crust then crumbled it up, such a genius idea though! I bet the texture is fantastic!

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  16. Katie @ EyeSpyDIYApril 15, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Yummm, that looks amazing!

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  17. ArtfullyJuneApril 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Ooh, I bookmarked this recipe. It looks delicious. Nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate if you ask me.

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  18. Lindsay ConnerApril 16, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Yum!

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  19. Allison @ Alli 'n SonApril 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    This sounds soooo good!

    Thanks for linking up with Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you again next week.

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  20. Katie @ This Chick CooksApril 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Martha- That peanut butter delight looks delicious and tasty! I've never made a dessert using that crumbling technique that you shared. I am definitely saving this to try out. Thanks for the recipe.
    Katie

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  21. The Charm of HomeApril 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Yes, peanut butter and cream cheese with whip cream does sound like a winner! Again my kids all love peanut butter and chocolate together, they will love this.
    Thanks for linking it up!
    Sherry

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  22. carolinahearstringsApril 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    That looks fantastic. I cannot wait to try this and make a new family favorite.

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