Description
Quick Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Bark is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring three layers: a creamy peanut butter center sandwiched between luscious white and milk chocolate layers, topped with crunchy Reese’s Pieces candy. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this easy-to-make treat offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, ready in under 30 minutes plus chilling time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 16 oz (450g) White Chocolate Baking Bars or Chips
- 12 oz (340g) Milk Chocolate Baking Bars or Chips
Peanut Butter Center
- 1 ½ cups (375g) Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Sea Salt (optional)
Topping
- 1 ½ cups (250g) Reese’s Pieces Candy
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal. Measure and have all ingredients ready to streamline the process.
- Melt White Chocolate and Mix with Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and completely melted. Stir in the creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and optional sea salt until fully combined into a silky mixture. Pour and evenly spread this mixture into the prepared pan. Optionally, chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the layer to firm up slightly before adding the next layer.
- Melt Milk Chocolate and Add Topping: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring well between intervals until smooth. Pour the melted milk chocolate over the peanut butter layer and gently spread it evenly. Immediately sprinkle the Reese’s Pieces candy generously over the milk chocolate layer, gently pressing some candies in to ensure they stick.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the bark for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably 4 hours to overnight, until it is completely firm. Once chilled, lift the bark out of the pan using the parchment overhang and peel off the parchment paper. Break into rustic pieces or carefully cut into squares with a sharp knife. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- Use high-quality baking chocolate for best taste and smooth texture.
- Chilling the peanut butter layer before adding the milk chocolate helps prevent mixing of layers.
- For a firmer bark, let it chill overnight.
- You can substitute Reese’s Pieces with other crunchy peanut butter candies if preferred.
- Keep the bark stored away from heat and humidity to prevent melting and stickiness.