Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert on a plate.

Bottom Layer

Chocolate cake mix is used to make the bottom layer. With only 1 egg and some butter mixed into the cake mix, it cooks up dense and fudgy.

Peanut Butter Layer

Next comes a creamy peanut butter/cream cheese layer with chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. This layer is wonderfully sweet and salty. Use a creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lush in baking pan with a piece removed.

Chocolate Pudding Layer

On top of the peanut butter layer is a super easy chocolate pudding layer. It is made with instant chocolate fudge pudding mix.

Top Layer

A layer of cool, and creamy whipped topping finishes off this layer dessert. I also like to add a bunch of chopped peanut butter cups on top. You can use fresh whipped cream for this layer if you prefer.

It’s a great make ahead dessert for a potluck.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert slice on a plate.

Storage

This dessert will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days.

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