Description
Magical Disneyland Peanut Butter Squares blend nostalgic theme park memories with irresistible chocolate and peanut butter layers. Creamy, rich squares transport desert lovers straight to Disneyland’s sweet enchantment, promising pure indulgence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy:
- 2 lbs ground breakfast sausage
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 cups milk
Hashbrowns:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
Seasonings:
- 14 teaspoons garlic powder
- 14 teaspoons onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray to create a clean surface for layering.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a meat mallet or glass bottom, reserving some for final garnish.
- Create a silky peanut butter mixture by blending peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture, stirring until fully integrated and uniform.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each heating, until glossy and completely liquid.
- Construct the first layer by arranging graham crackers across the entire bottom of the prepared dish.
- Drizzle and spread one-third of the melted chocolate evenly over the graham cracker base.
- Carefully spread the peanut butter mixture across the chocolate layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour another third of the melted chocolate over the peanut butter, creating a smooth surface.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers on top of the chocolate.
- Complete the dessert by pouring the remaining chocolate, spreading it uniformly across the top.
- Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs as a decorative garnish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the dessert is completely set and firm.
- Slice into neat squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are uniformly placed to create a stable base for the layers.
- Use room temperature ingredients to achieve a smoother, more consistent peanut butter filling.
- Melt chocolate carefully to prevent burning, stirring frequently and using short microwave intervals.
- For gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free crackers or almond flour-based cookies.
- Consider using dark chocolate for a richer flavor profile and lower sugar content.
- To reduce calories, swap full-fat butter with reduced-fat versions or Greek yogurt.
- Chill the dessert longer for firmer, easier-to-cut squares that hold their shape better.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 732 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 238 mg