Easy No Bake Dessert Recipe – Brownie Peanut Butter Tart

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this decadent no bake dessert. Very few ingredients, but this Brownie Peanut Butter Tart packs so much flavor!

This easy recipe my daughter and I made up on a hot summer’s day tastes absolutely amazing! Think no bake cheesecake meets brownie bar meets Reese’s peanut butter cups.

The hardest part of making this delicious dessert? Resisting the urge to keep it all for yourself!

Add this to your go-to list of easy no bake dessert recipes! Pin this delicious pic to your favorites board on Pinterest so you can easily find it next time you crave a decadent cold treat you can whip up in minutes.

Even though the hot summer months inspired this great treat, it hits the spot any time of year. The best part of this recipe is that it’s beautiful for a special occasion, the holiday season, and summer parties, but it’s also a super easy kid-friendly treat you can throw together on a tiny budget.

FAQs:

What desserts can I make without an oven?

This one! But of course there are plenty more delicious no bake dessert. We also love mug cakes, floats, parfaits, cold-set tarts, puddings, parfaits, crepes, eggless cookie dough, milkshakes, frappuccinos, smoothies and smoothie bowls.

How do you make store bought desserts look homemade?

The easiest way to make a store bought dessert look homemade is to decorate the top to fit the occasion. Check out how pretty we made this tart with just Reese’s peanut butter cups and Wilton’s chocolate drizzle! You can use any kind of candy, fresh fruit, edible flowers, or whipped topping and dress up your dessert in minutes. Whether your dessert is homemade or store bought, customizing the top takes it to the next level!

What are the simplest types of desserts?

You can make a delectable dessert, even in a time crunch or a budget pinch. Or maybe you just want a kid-friendly recipe that they can help with. Fruit and cheese boards, jellos, custards, pudding, cobblers, and mousses all require very little skill and prep time.

What can I use as a substitute for eggs in baking?

One of the best egg substitutes is nut butter! That’s one reason this recipe works as a no-bake, and holds together. One egg is roughly equivalent to 3 tablespoons of creamy nut butter. Chunky nut butter typically does not mix in as well.

Other substitutes like applesauce, arrowroot powder, gelatin, agar agar, soy lecithin, buttermilk, overripe banana, flaxseed, yogurt, chia seed, soft tofu, vinegar & baking soda, and aquafaba can all work too. Just be sure to check the measurements for egg equivalents, and don’t be afraid to adjust the amount if your mixture or bake turns out with the wrong consistency.

Supplies for this no bake treat:

• 2 large bowls
• Hand mixer or a stand mixer
• Spatula
• Palette knife
• Wilton tart tin

Easy No Bake Dessert Recipe – Brownie Peanut Butter Tart

Ingredients for No Bake Brownie Peanut Butter Tart:

For the perfect brownie base:

• 12 oz brownie bites (I found mine at Walmart)
• 1/4 cup Wilton chocolate decorating icing

For the decadent filling:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• For the gorgeous topping:
• Wilton chocolate drizzle
• Reese’s peanut butter cups; regular, mini, and chopped

Directions for this easy no bake dessert recipe:

Making the perfect brownie base:

1. Mash up the brownie bites in a large bowl. I used a hand mixer.

2. Add the Wilton chocolate decorating icing and mix until you get a nice cookie-dough-like texture.

3. Press the mixture into Wilton tart tin, creating an even layer at the base and up the sides.

4. Chill in the freezer for 25 minutes.

Making the decadent filling:

While the base chills, combine the peanut butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until completely blended.

Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla then mix until smooth.

Using a spatula, transfer the filling into the chilled base and smooth out the top with a palette knife.

Freeze the tart for an hour, then transfer to the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Making it gorgeous before serving:

Top the tart with Reese’s cups and pieces. Arrange them any way you like!

Swirl Wilton chocolate drizzle on and around the Reese’s to complete your design.

Cut into small slices for the perfect bite-sized treat.

Substitutions

Base:

• Use Oreo cookies, chocolate wafers, or other store-bought cookies instead of brownie bites for the base. Then make sure to adjust the amount of Wilton chocolate decorating icing to get the right doughy & chewy tart base texture.

Filling:

• Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and heavy cream for a slightly healthier option. If your filling doesn’t have a creamy, almost-pourable consistency, add a little cream or milk to thin it out, or a little powdered sugar to thicken it.
• Mix in almond butter, cashew butter, or the nut butter of your choice instead of peanut butter. Again, if your mixture’s consistency isn’t perfect, thin it with cream or thicken it with powdered sugar.

Topping:

• Use your own favorite toppings! 
• Try fresh strawberries and vanilla wafers for a peanut butter and jelly vibe. 
• Add dark chocolate chips for a touch of bitterness.
• Top with slices of bananas for a ‘chunky monkey’-like experience.
• Finish your tart with any of these mouthwatering drizzles from Wilton: Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry

Tips and Tricks

If your base mixture is crumbly, gradually add a little bit more Wilton chocolate decorating icing, and mix until it comes together.

This tart tastes best, and holds together best, when it is properly chilled. Give your tart plenty of time to set, especially if you’re serving on a hot day! 

Store any leftovers in an air tight container and they’ll stay fresh and delicious for at least a week.

No bake desserts fit perfectly into our busy schedule, and this is definitely one of the easiest, yummiest, and least expensive!

The perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter, plus the subtle tang and rich texture from the cream cheese, take this delectable dessert to the next level. Easy dessert recipes don’t get any more decadent than this!

I especially love how this recipe provides an easy shortcut to a tart base that holds together, carries the right texture, and tastes delicious.

You’ll fully satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth with this easy no bake recipe! I’m not sure if the best part is eating it myself, or watching the kids lick the bowls and ask when I’m going to make more.

For such a basic recipe, this sweet treat packs a major punch of flavors and it’s always a crowd-pleaser. 

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See some of our other fabulous no bake desserts: Cookie Monster Ice Cream, 4th of July Trifle, Chocolate Bark.