Dessert lasagnas have become one of the most exciting trends in home baking, especially because they are simple to make, require no baking, and pack layers of flavor and texture in a beautiful, sliceable form. While classic chocolate lasagnas and Oreo lasagnas have gained fame online, there’s a new champion rising: the Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna.
This dessert is an absolute dream for peanut butter lovers. With layers of buttery peanut butter cookies, silky peanut butter cream, fluffy whipped topping, and chocolate drizzle, it tastes like a cross between a peanut butter pie, a cheesecake, and a cookie trifle — all stacked into one elegant, irresistible creation. And best of all? It’s no-bake, meaning it’s perfect for hot days, busy weeks, family gatherings, or holiday tables.
This comprehensive recipe article provides everything you need to craft the perfect Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna: ingredients, instructions, preparation times, layering structure, customization ideas, expert tips, serving suggestions, storage instructions, and calories.
Get ready to fall in love with a dessert that is creamy, rich, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make.
What Is Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna?
A Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna is a layered, no-bake dessert built with:
Peanut butter cookies as the “lasagna noodles”
A creamy peanut butter cheesecake mixture
Whipped topping
Chocolate drizzle or chocolate chips
A crunchy topping for texture (crushed cookies, peanuts, or Reese’s cups)
The dessert is chilled in a rectangular dish, then sliced into generous squares, revealing beautiful layers with distinct textures: the soft cookie base, fluffy peanut butter cream, and smooth topping.
It resembles a classic dessert lasagna but with flavors inspired by peanut butter pie and chocolate-peanut butter candy bars.
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna
Below is the full list, organized for clarity.
1️⃣ For the Cookie Base
24–28 peanut butter cookies
(Nutter Butter, homemade peanut butter cookies, or any soft PB cookie)
1/3 cup milk (for dipping the cookies so they soften)
2️⃣ For the Peanut Butter Cream Layer
1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
(or substitute with 1 cup Cool Whip)
3️⃣ For the Whipped Layer
2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
or 2 cups homemade whipped cream
4️⃣ Toppings (Choose One or Combine)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peanut butter cookies
1/2 cup crushed peanuts
1/2 cup chopped mini Reese’s cups
Chocolate syrup or ganache for drizzling
Peanut butter drizzle (optional but delicious)
Preparation Time
Step Time
Preparing peanut butter cream 10 minutes
Layering the lasagna 10 minutes
Chilling time 4 hours minimum
Total Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
This is a very fast dessert to assemble — most of the time is spent chilling.
How to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna (Step-by-Step)
Here is the complete preparation method for perfect results.
Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Cream Layer
This is the heart of the dessert — smooth, creamy, rich, and irresistibly peanut-buttery.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy.
Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then beat again until fully combined.
Fold in whipped heavy cream (or Cool Whip) using a spatula.
Mix gently until the cream is evenly incorporated and the mixture is fluffy.
Consistency check:
It should be smooth, thick, and mousse-like.
Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Base
Pour the milk into a shallow dish.
Quickly dip each peanut butter cookie in the milk — 1 second per side is enough.
Arrange the softened cookies in a single layer in a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) dish.
Tip:
Don’t oversoak the cookies — they will soften naturally in the fridge.
Step 3: Add the Peanut Butter Cream Layer
Spread half of the peanut butter cream mixture over the cookie layer.
Smooth it gently with a spatula.
This creates the rich, creamy middle of your dessert.
Step 4: Add a Layer of Whipped Topping
Spread one cup of whipped topping over the peanut butter layer.
Smooth evenly to create a light, fluffy contrast.
Step 5: Repeat Layers
Add another cookie layer (dipped in milk).
Spread the remaining peanut butter cream.
Finish with a generous top layer of whipped topping.
Your lasagna is nearly complete.
Step 6: Add the Toppings
Choose any combination of:
Mini chocolate chips
Crushed peanut butter cookies
Crushed peanuts
Chopped Reese’s
Chocolate sauce
Peanut butter drizzle
Drizzle sauces in zig-zag patterns for a polished, bakery-style finish.
Step 7: Chill the Dessert
Refrigerate:
Minimum: 4 hours
Best: Overnight
This gives the dessert time to firm up and allows the flavors to blend.
Serving Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna
Cut into squares using a sharp knife or spatula. Serve chilled.
It pairs extremely well with:
A glass of cold milk
Coffee or cappuccino
Hot chocolate
Vanilla ice cream
A drizzle of chocolate syrup
This is a very rich dessert, so small portions are perfect — though you’ll definitely want seconds.
Expert Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna
1. Use creamy peanut butter
Crunchy peanut butter makes the cream layer harder to spread.
2. Whip the cream properly
If using heavy cream, whip to stiff peaks so the peanut cream stays fluffy.
3. Don’t oversoak the cookies
A super quick dip prevents sogginess.
4. Chill long enough
This dessert must be very cold before slicing. Overnight is ideal.
5. Use a sharp slicing knife
To get clean, defined layers.
6. Add contrasting textures
Chocolate chips or chopped nuts prevent the dessert from being too soft.
Variations
This recipe can be adapted in many ways.
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna
Add:
A chocolate cookie layer instead of PB cookies
A layer of chocolate pudding in the middle
Chocolate ganache drizzle
Perfect for Reese’s fans.
2. Nutella Peanut Butter Lasagna
Add:
Nutella swirl in the peanut butter cream
Hazelnut chocolate drizzle on top
Rich, elegant, and unforgettable.
3. Healthy(ish) Version
Swap or reduce:
Use reduced-fat cream cheese
Use natural peanut butter
Use light whipped topping
Use whole-grain PB cookies
Still delicious with fewer calories.
4. Frozen Peanut Butter Lasagna
Simply freeze the whole dessert for a semi-frozen, ice-cream-cake-style dessert.
Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
5. Peanut Butter Banana Lasagna
Add a thin layer of sliced bananas between the peanut butter cream layers.
Tastes like a peanut butter cream banana pie.
How to Store Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna
Refrigerator
Store in an airtight container
Good for 4–5 days
Freezer
Freeze up to 2 months
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight
Tastes like an ice cream cake if eaten frozen
This dessert holds its shape beautifully after chilling.
Calories (Per Serving)
A serving (1/12 of the dish) contains approximately:
Calories: 380–520
Fat: 26–32 g
Carbs: 28–40 g
Protein: 7–10 g
Calories vary depending on cookie brand, topping choices, and amount of peanut butter used.
Final Thoughts
The Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna is one of the easiest and most delightful no-bake desserts you can make. It’s perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, holidays, or simply for satisfying your peanut-butter-and-cream cravings at home. Every bite delivers a combination of creamy peanut butter filling, softened cookies, whipped topping, and a little crunch from chocolate or peanut toppings.