Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Cake

This cake looks like a rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Cake with:

• A dark chocolate cookie crust
• Creamy peanut butter filling
• Smooth chocolate ganache topping

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreo)
• 5 tbsp melted butter

For the Peanut Butter Layer

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 225 g cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Make the Crust

1. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
2. Mix with melted butter.
3. Press firmly into a baking dish or square pan.
4. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling

1. In a bowl, beat:
   • peanut butter
   • cream cheese
   • powdered sugar
   • vanilla
2. Fold in the whipped topping gently.
3. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
4. Refrigerate while making the ganache.

3. Make the Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until hot (not boiling).
2. Pour over chocolate chips.
3. Let sit 2 minutes.
4. Stir until smooth and glossy.
5. Mix in butter for extra shine.

4. Assemble

1. Pour ganache over the peanut butter layer.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better).

Serving Tips

• Serve cold for clean slices.
• Add crushed cookies or peanut butter cups on top.
• Perfect for parties and holidays.

Storage

• Keep refrigerated up to 5 days.
• Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Enjoy your creamy chocolate peanut butter cake!