Description
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter fudge bars feature a creamy peanut butter–white chocolate base topped with a rich chocolate-peanut butter layer and crispy rice cereal for added crunch. Quick, indulgent, and perfect for make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter Base:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips (one 10.5 to 11.5-ounce bag)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- Chocolate Fudge Top:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1½ cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips on high power for 1 minute.
- Add 1 cup peanut butter and microwave again for about 1 minute, stirring until smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Stir in 1 cup crispy rice cereal until evenly mixed.
- Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Freeze until firm.
- In a clean microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips on high for 1 minute.
- Add 1½ cups peanut butter and 1 tablespoon butter. Microwave again for about 1 minute, then stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in 1½ cups crispy rice cereal until evenly mixed.
- Once base is firm, remove from freezer and spread the chocolate mixture on top. Smooth with a spatula.
- Return to freezer and chill until fully set (about 60–90 minutes).
- Let bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing if too firm.
Notes
- Use standard creamy peanut butter, not natural varieties, for best consistency.
- Chill in the freezer for cleaner layers and easier slicing.
- Bars soften quickly at room temperature — store chilled.
- Substitute crispy rice cereal with gluten-free cereal if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
