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Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake

This Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake is a no-bake delight layered with creamy ricotta, chocolate, and crunchy peanut butter cups!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • 2 15-ounce containers whole or low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1 12-ounce package chocolate chips melted
  • 10 pieces regular-sized peanut butter cups chopped into chunks
  • 2 cups fudge sauce
  • More chopped peanut butter cups for topping, if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ricotta cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before adding it to the cheese mixture.
  3. Once the chocolate has cooled, pour it into the ricotta and cream cheese mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until fully combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups, reserving a few for the top. This will ensure that every bite has that delightful peanut butter flavor.
  5. In your baking dish, spread a layer of fudge sauce on the bottom. Then, add a layer of the chocolate peanut butter filling. Repeat the process, alternating between fudge sauce and the filling, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the filling on top.
  6. Cover the icebox cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if time allows. This chilling period is crucial for the flavors to meld and the cake to set properly.
  7. Once set, remove the cake from the refrigerator. Top with additional chopped peanut butter cups and a drizzle of fudge sauce before slicing and serving. Enjoy your heavenly creation!

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Let the melted chocolate cool before mixing to prevent a runny filling.
  • Chill the cake for at least 4 hours for best results.