Best Layered Pbj Dessert Recipes

SUNNY'S EASY PB&J SWIRL BARS

Steps:

• Make the crust. Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to overhang the edges of the pan. Spray again and set aside.
• In a food processor, pulse the crackers, brown sugar and butter until combined and it resembles wet sand. Remove and press into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the PB layer: In a stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar and butter in a bowl until smooth. Remove the pan from the refrigerator and spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the bottom layer.
• Add the jelly swirl. Drop about 9 dollops of the jam around the pan. Use a skewer or butter knife and drag it through the jam and peanut butter to make swirls.
• Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan and cut into bars the size of your choosing.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Set aside an 8x8-inch square baking pan (ungreased).
• In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter and peanut butter until creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium speed until blended. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until blended.
• In a medium bowl combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend on low speed until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and blend one more time until a crumbly dough forms.
• Press a little more than ¾ of the oat mixture into the bottom of the ungreased prepared pan (don't press too hard!). Spread the jam on top taking care not to leave more in the center; spread the jam evenly. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top in clumps. Gently press down on the topping to make it more even. Bake at 350°F for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top is light golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage.

LAYERED PUDDING DESSERT

Steps:

• Combine butter, flour, and pecans.
• Press into 13x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool.
• Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup Cool Whip.
• Spread over cooled crust.
• Blend instant puddings with milk until thick. Spread over cream cheese filling.
• Top with remaining Cool Whip and chill well.
• ***You can use whatever flavor instant pudding you like.

LAYERED PB&J DESSERT

Steps:

• Spread jelly onto cake slices. Arrange half of the cake slices, jelly-sides up, on bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
• Stir peanut butter in medium bowl with wire whisk until creamy. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat 2 min. or until well blended.
• Spoon half of the pudding mixture over cake slices in pan; top with layers of the remaining cake slices, jelly-sides up, and remaining pudding mixture. Spread whipped topping over pudding mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into 12 pieces. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.