Sunday, March 1, 2009

Creamy Peanut Dessert

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and peanuts. Stir in butter and peanut butter; mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping; spoon over crust. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

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