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Delicious No-Bake Potluck Dessert Bars ready to impress at your next gathering.

No-Bake Potluck Dessert Bars

Easy to make and perfect for potlucks, these creamy and crunchy no-bake dessert bars are delightful treats that can be flavored to suit any crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups Graham crackers or chocolate cookies, crushed
  • 10 tablespoons Melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar For crust mixture
Filling Ingredients
  • 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best results
  • 1 cup Peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Whipped topping or whipped cream
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavor
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips For melting
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut butter For mixing with chocolate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the crust: Crush graham crackers or chocolate cookies. Stir in melted butter and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Chill the crust: Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
Filling
  1. Mix the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix in powdered sugar, followed by the whipped topping. Spread over the chilled crust.
Topping
  1. Melt chocolate chips with peanut butter, stirring until shiny. Drizzle over the filling, spreading gently. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Slice cold with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

For best texture, use full-fat cream cheese and chill before serving. These bars can be customized with different flavors or toppings as desired.