I know we’re all supposed to be busting out our fall, full-of-pumpkin recipes right now, but today I just really wanted good old chocolate and peanut butter. And I decided if I was going to go for it, I was really going to go for it. So I started brainstorming and came up with a peanut butter cup and Oreo dirt cake. It’s full of sugar and awesome peanut butter flavor. It’s basically four layers of deliciousness.
At first glance, with all the steps, it seems complicated, but it isn’t. It all came together really fast. And I didn’t even destroy the kitchen in the process. A true miracle.
Ingredients
Oreo Layer:
- 30 Oreo cookies
- 3 tbs butter
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 15-20 mini peanut butter cups
Pudding Layer:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 3/4 cup cold milk
- 1 3.9 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix
Whipped Cream Layer:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6-7 tbs powdered sugar
Directions
Oreo Layer:
- Finely crush Oreos in a food processor, or take things old school and crush them up in a ziploc bag. Reserve 1/2 cup of the Oreo crumbs for your topping.
- Melt butter and combine with remaining Oreo crumbs and press into the bottom of an un-greased 8×8 baking dish.
Peanut Butter Layer:
- Unwrap and coarsely chop the peanut butter cups. Set aside.
- With a mixer, cream together peanut butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and continue mixing until combined.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the Oreo crust, then top with chopped peanut butter cups.
Pudding Layer:
- Whisk together pudding and milk for two minutes, until the pudding begins to firm. Add powdered sugar and continue whisking until everything is combined.
- Pour pudding over the top of the peanut butter layer, using a spatula to spread evenly.
- Optional: Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours to allow the pudding to continue to firm up.
Whipped Cream Layer:
- Place a metal bowl and whisk (or whisk attachment for your mixer) into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Once your bowl and whisk are ice cold, add heavy cream and powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks begin to form.
- Spread over the top of the pudding layer, then sprinkle on the Oreos you reserved from earlier.
If you don’t want to go through the trouble of making your own whipped cream, feel free to just use a store bought whipped topping. Let that tub thaw and spread it on top. It’ll still taste delicious, and will save you a couple extra steps.
I pretty much ate a giant piece of it for dinner. I’m not sorry.
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Oh YUM! I’ll be over in 8 hours or so depending on traffic!
Jenn K recently posted…Friday Randoms
looks great!
Um, so we need to be BFF I’m just sayin – Oreos are my favorite, and you just amped it up with peanut butter?? You speak my language lady, love it!
Beth recently posted…Weekend recap
YUM! Oh my gosh, I want to make this right now– drooling.
Kayli Schattner recently posted…Live Your Daydream
This looks so delicious! My little guy would LOVE this, he LOVES peanut butter 🙂
Oh my word. This looks amazing. I’m about to pin this for sure! Thanks for posting!
Have a great day!
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Oh my this looks delicious!! I want to make this but make it vegan 🙂
Lindsay recently posted…My Vegan Story :: Andrea Whitt ::
Every week we try something new and sweet for the co-workers to try. Looks like this will be added to the list. Thanks for sharing.
Erica recently posted…In need of skin healing? Miracle Balm to the rescue.
Okay that looks delicious and my husband would love it if I made this for his birthday. Seriously.
Nancy recently posted…Free Yoga during National Yoga Month
It’s like all magic sugar substances had a baby- and this is it. Dangerous! 🙂
Camille recently posted…7 Days in Peru Day 3: Maras Salt Ponds
This is the kind of dessert I would love. Great flavors and filled with creamy goodness. Thanks for linking got the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party!
Cynthia recently posted…In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party #84
Dang,,,, that loooks FABULOUS! I am on a little bit of a low carb diet right now,,,,,but the holidays are coming around and this might just be the thing to make for the office party. Thanks for sharing.
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Ayana Pitterson recently posted…thrifted boyfriend jeans + sequins
Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering. Definitely putting this on my to-make list for this Fall!! Thanks for sharing!
mandy @ a sorta fairytale recently posted…5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Workouts
This looks so delicious it makes my mouth water, I must try!
Laurel Wads recently posted…Insanity
SO YUMMY! I need to try this recipe <3
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Yuuuuuuummmmmmmm!!
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This looks like it is going to be one of my new favorites! Yum!
Emily recently posted…Pumpkin Garland DIY: Perfect for Halloween!
OMG This is the definition of delicious. Totally gluttonous but I think I would have eaten the whole cake rather than one slice. Your will-power is obviously on a whole other level to mine!
Katie <3
Katie Matthews recently posted…Byron Burger
Can you pass me that stuff? lol!!!! I love Oreos!
Amby Felix recently posted…How to Make Bubble Tea or Boba Tea at Home
That looks way too good for someone like me who is trying not to eat sugar to even get close to! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling sunday and great to “meet” you!
OMG. This looks so good! I’m going to have to make this!
I’m ready for dessert, and I haven;t even had breakfast! This looks delicious. 🙂 PINNED
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Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai recently posted…Autumn Chalkboards
it sounds like it would be horrible to eat… I mean dirt cake?! hahaha!! but it looks soooooo good! I’ve got to try this!
Alyssa recently posted…what I wore: the anatomy ultrasound
My mouth literally watered when I saw the picture lol.
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My goodness gracious — that looks DELICIOUS!!
Uhh, this looks insanely delicious, and easy too!
Jessica Doll recently posted…Road trip to the Mojave Desert
I’m not a pumpkin fan so I’m not looking forward to all those recipes – but oreo??? heck yes!!
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OMG, OMG, OMG! This looks so yummy! *drooling*
Oh, man, that looks amazing.
I am not a huge peanut butter fan (shocker, I know!), but my husband would love this! I will have to make this for our family dinner this weekend!
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This looks delicious! I may have to surprise my husband with it this weekend. Reeses are his favorite!
Oh my word! This looks amazing! Pinning to make it later. I would totally have it for dinner too! 😉
looks really yummy
myrabev recently posted…Week 41 Personal Confessions ~ I am only HUMAN
Genius!! Love dirt cups… and why wouldn’t you combine pb too!?
Maryann Peik recently posted…BooMONT Park Coming to Belmont Park this October! {giveaway}
Boy do I wish I had all the ingredients for this on hand or that you were my neighbor & willing to share…. YUM! I must make this sooooon.
Samantha M recently posted…Pre-K 2014 & Dance
Holiday pot lucks here this comes!!!! SOOOO GOOOODDDD LOOOOOOKING!!!
Hopped over from Home Matter Linky Party and boy am I glad I did! This looks de-lish! I’m so gonna be making this in the near future:) Pinned!
Adrian recently posted…Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party! Your post has been pinned to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board 🙂 You managed to get all of my favorites in that recipe! I am definitely making this one soon!
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What a delicious cake! So delicious is should be illegal, lol
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I love the no-bake aspect of this dessert and the variety of flavors and textures – looks yummy!
Andi recently posted…San Francisco’s Best Cheeseburgers
I have to try this. I love the Oreo dirt pie. I imagine adding the PB cups is just heavenly.
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Lord have mercy! I’m so glad you shared this with us at the Home Matters Linky Party 🙂 I could surprise my family with this. We sure would need our stretchy pants. Sounds fabulous! Pinning! Please be sure to come back next week and share with us again!
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Oh goodness. Peanut butter and oreos are the BEST combination! So glad I followed you over from the Learn to Blog facebook page! Pinning!
This sounds like my heaven! Oh my gosh, next time I’m pms-ing I am so making this!
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This looks so delicious! I am definitely pinning for later
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Oh my goodness that looks so good
I am definitely going to have to make this dessert! Thanks for linking it up to Creative K Kid’s Tasty Tuesdays. I have pinned it to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board.
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Wow this looks delicious! I don’t think it would last 30 minutes at our house! I cannot wait to try this Trish! Yum!
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Thanks for sharing with us at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party:) Still looks screen licking good!
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HI THIS DESSERT LOOKS AMAZING, AND I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT FOR MY FAMILY…BUT I AM NOT SURE WHAT SIZE DISH YOU USED….
I made this with the bottom layer brownie!! I would like to say yummy!!