Do you enjoy the center peanut butter of a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup? Or peanut butter cookie dough? Me too. How about we make that into a dessert dip? This whipped peanut butter dip is the dessert of your dreams.
Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Dip
Dessert dip recipes are some of my favorites. What’s not to love about a creamy dip that you’ll want to eat by the spoonful?
- Endless dipping options – A little lighter than peanut butter cookie dough or buckeye candy, this recipe lets you easily (maybe too easily) dip or dunk nearly anything- like pretzels or peanut butter pretzels for double the PB!
- Great recipe for parties – Your guests will be impressed with not only the delicious peanut butter dip, but also the edible bowl. Sure to be a big hit at your next party.
- Perfect for peanut butter lovers – Fill of peanut butter flavor, this delicious dessert dip is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of any peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
You will be able to find all of these simple ingredients needed to make this creamy peanut butter dip at your local grocery store.
- Butter- I did use salted butter for this recipe, which is unlike me because I typically do unsalted to control the salt level. You can opt to use unsalted, but you might need to add a dash of salt to the at least the dip to brighten the flavors.
- Mini Marshmallows– I used mini because they melt easily and evenly, but as long as the volume is the same, they are easily forgivable for large marshmallow too. Check out our marshmallow conversion chart to figure out how much you need.
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips- What a fun variation? Use caramel chips, peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips.
- Rice Krispie Cereal- Or any other puffed rice cereal. What did the Cake Boss used to say? “cereal treats” instead of Rice Krispie treats. Since these are coated in marshmallow goodness, buying the cheaper store brand is totally acceptable.
- Creamy Peanut Butter– I’m going to say that creamy is will get you the biggest fluff factor, if you are bent on having crunchy dip, fold in chopped peanuts after whipping to get the right texture. I don’t recommend crunchy peanut butter. You can also make this recipe using other nut butters like almond butter or, use cookie butter!
- Vanilla Extract– Almond works too!
- Heavy Cream- This will largely depend on on the butter and fat content you use. A higher fat content (harder butter) will likely need a tad more cream.
- Powdered Sugar– Also known as confectioner’s sugar. Not so much you get to a frosting like consistency, but enough to give it volume and body. Some folks use brown sugar, but I found it to be a little gritty.
- Cooking Spray or Melted Butter– To prevent sticking on the bowl and allow it to easily come off.
How to Make Peanut Butter Dip
Making sweet dips is as easy as one, two, three! And the serving bowl being edible makes it even better!
- Whip butter and peanut butter. Whip together the butter and peanut butter until super light and fluffy. The mixture will be melty and loose.
- Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Then add the vanilla and powdered sugar until no lumps remain.
- Add cream. Slowly add in the cream until it reaches a nice consistency for dipping.
How to Make Edible Rice Krispie Treat Bowl
Now that we have our delicious dip, we need a bowl to serve it in. This edible bowl makes for the perfect treat and might be the best part!
- Prepare bowl. Spray the inside of the bowl you intend to use as a mold well with cooking spray, or alternately baste with melted butter. You can also use the outside of a bowl flipped over if this size better suits your needs.
- Combine butter, marshmallows and chocolate. Melt the butter in a saucepan then add the marshmallows and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. This can also be done in the microwave, just keep an eye on it because marshmallows tend to explode.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies and then place them in the bowl (or on the outside) and carefully mold into place. They will be hot, so try using powder free food grade gloves or even a few pieces of parchments paper. Try to make it as even as possible.
- Allow to set. Set aside and allow to set. You can place it in the fridge to set even faster.
- Pop out of mold. Carefully pop the Rice Krispie bowl out of the mold by moving them in separate directions like you were unscrewing a jar.
What to Serve it With
I wouldn’t judge you if you just ate it with a spoon, but I hear that isn’t socially acceptable, so here are your other options. Use it as any type of fruit dip too.
- Nice platter of graham crackers
- Fudge Stripe Cookies
- Teddy Grahams
- Apple slices or other fresh fruit
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Strawberries
- Vanilla Wafers
- Animal crackers
- Banana slices
- Other favorite snacks
Storage and Freezing
Both elements of this dessert recipes are make ahead friendly. The bowl, however, does best at room temperature in a cool, dry place out of the sun. While the dip does best chilled. Both can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. Let the peanut butter dip come to room temperature for 15 minutes and give it a good stir before serving.
How to Store
If you do need to store leftovers together, do so in the fridge in an airtight container, but let it sit out for a bit before trying to enjoy. The Rice Krispie treats tend to get a little hard in the fridge!
Can I Freeze Peanut Butter Dip?
Freezing isn’t recommended since the texture may change when thawed.
More Peanut Butter Desserts
Peanut butter is one of my love languages, and if you love it too, you will love these desserts.
Whipped Peanut Butter Dip in a Chocolate Rice Krispie Treat Bowl
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Dip:
- 1 cup butter , softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream ,more to get a dippable texture
Edible Rice Krispie Treat Bowl:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
Make the Bowl (if desired):
- Choose your size desired bowl, coat the inside with the cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. This can also be done in the microwave.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies and coat fully. Transfer to coated bowl and using a spatula or your hands (I advise wearing gloves) mold hot mix to the inside of the bowl. Pat down edges to make them as smooth as possible. Set aside and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
- When set, gently loosen your chocolate Rice Krispie bowl and set on a serving plate. Fill with whipped peanut butter dip.
Make the Peanut Butter Dip:
- Meanwhile, beat the butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, approximately 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and powdered sugar, mix well until no lumps remain. Add the cream gradually until you reach a "dippable" consistency. It might not need the entire amount of cream.
- Serve with apples, cookies or crackers.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Okay, this is genius!! I don’t know why I have never thought of this before, but I know that this will be a regular in my kitchen soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious and easy!
This is such a unique recipe. It’s absolutely delicious and such an indulgent treat. Thank you for sharing such a great recipe.
This Peanut Butter Dip was sweet and creamy and perfect with the crunchy chocolate Rice Krispie bowl. My husband said if he could choose only one food to have for the rest of his life, he would choose this!
This has to be the cleverest and most delicious thing I’ve seen all day! I just want to dig into this! I LOVE the idea of a Rice Krispie bowl! !
I am obsessed with peanut butter, and this dip is totally out of this world! And don’t even get me started on the bowl!