Description
Indulge in a creamy, dreamy dessert that combines rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter for a heavenly treat. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, this no-bake pudding is quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
1½ cups heavy cream, chilled
Optional toppings: whipped cream, crushed peanuts, chocolate shaving
Instructions
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Melt the Chocolate & Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
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Mix the Base: Stir in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt until well blended. Set aside.
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Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Fold Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated, keeping the mixture light and airy.
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Chill & Serve: Divide into serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream, peanuts, or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Texture Control
For a denser pudding, reduce the whipped cream to 1 cup. For extra fluffiness, add an extra ¼ cup of whipped cream. The pudding will thicken as it chills.
Dietary Swaps
Vegan Option: Use dairy-free chocolate chips, coconut condensed milk, and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Nut-Free: Replace peanut butter with tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare the pudding up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap (pressed against the surface) to prevent a skin from forming.
Serving Variations
Layer with crushed cookies (Oreos or graham crackers) for a parfait-style dessert.
Serve warm as a dip with fruit or pretzels for a fun twist (skip chilling).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg