Description
This decadent No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Dessert Mix is a creamy, fluffy treat combining instant pudding, Cool Whip, and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, perfect for creating delicious cupcake fillings or dessert layers within just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dessert Mix Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant chocolate or peanut butter pudding mix
- ½ to ⅔ cup cold milk
- 6–8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp peanut butter or cocoa powder for drizzling or swirling
Instructions
- Prepare pudding base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, creating a smooth and creamy base.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until fully combined and fluffy, being careful to maintain the airy texture.
- Add Reese’s peanut butter cups: Chop 6 to 8 Reese’s peanut butter cups into small pieces and fold them evenly into the fluffy mixture for bursts of peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
- Add optional swirl: Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or sprinkle cocoa powder and gently fold it through the mixture to create a swirl effect without overmixing.
- Chill before serving: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let it set and flavors meld, making it ready to use as a cupcake filling or dessert layer.
Notes
- Use either chocolate or peanut butter instant pudding mix according to your flavor preference.
- Chilling is essential for the best texture and flavor; do not skip this step.
- The optional peanut butter or cocoa powder adds a beautiful swirl and extra flavor dimension.
- This mixture works perfectly as cupcake filling or layered dessert component.
- For best results, use freshly thawed Cool Whip and cold milk to ensure proper whipping consistency.
