Peanut Butter Caramel Delights

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Peanut Butter Caramel Delights are the no-bake dessert cups of your dreams: creamy, nutty, sweet, and satisfyingly layered with KitKat-peanut base, peanut butter cheesecake-style filling, and optional chocolate and caramel drizzles. These are simple to make but taste like a gourmet treat.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• No oven needed—great for summer.
• Layers of textures and flavors in every spoonful.
• Creamy peanut butter filling with a whipped twist.
• Crumbly KitKat and roasted peanut base for crunch.
• Totally customizable with toppings and sauces.

This recipe is for anyone who loves that peanut butter–chocolate–caramel trifecta. It’s a no-bake dessert that delivers bold flavor, satisfying texture, and pure dessert joy in every chilled bite.

Each cup starts with a crushed KitKat and roasted peanut base, which gives it that irresistible crunch and chocolatey depth. Think of it as the upgraded cousin of a graham cracker crust—just more indulgent.

The filling is a whipped peanut butter dream. Cream cheese brings that slight tang and structure, while whipped cream adds volume and fluffiness. The result? A light yet rich filling that’s smooth and never too dense.

A quick homemade salted caramel sauce brings buttery sweetness and a hint of salt to balance the richness. It’s an optional step, but highly recommended. Or go easy and use store-bought caramel.

For the finale, each dessert cup can be topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, extra KitKat chunks, and chopped roasted peanuts. It’s your dessert—build it your way.

These treats are excellent for parties, family gatherings, or meal prep desserts. They hold up well in the fridge and can even be assembled ahead.

Want to serve a crowd? You can scale this recipe into a pie dish instead of individual cups. Just layer everything the same way and slice to serve.

If you’re a fan of peanut butter, this dessert will become a staple in your rotation. It hits all the right notes: creamy, crunchy, salty, sweet, and chocolatey.

Make a batch, chill them well, and get ready to impress without turning on the oven.

SERVINGS: 10 small dessert cups

PREP TIME: 30 minutes
CHILL TIME: 2 hours
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the Peanut Base:

• 6 full-size KitKat bars, cold
• 2/3 cup roasted peanuts

For the Filling:

• 1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Optional Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Chocolate Sauce:

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semisweet)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

• Extra whipped cream
• Chopped roasted peanuts
• Extra KitKat chunks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a food processor, pulse KitKats and peanuts into coarse crumbs. Divide into 10 small serving cups.
2. In a medium bowl, whip cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until blended.
4. Fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture in three batches until fully combined and creamy.
5. Spoon or pipe filling over the KitKat base in each cup.
6. Refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.

Optional Caramel Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook without stirring until amber-colored.
2. Remove from heat, whisk in butter, then cream and salt.
3. Return to heat briefly until smooth. Cool completely.

Optional Chocolate Sauce:

1. Melt chocolate chips with cream in microwave or saucepan.
2. Stir until glossy and smooth. Cool before using.

To Serve:

• Top chilled cups with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and KitKat chunks if desired.

TIPS

• Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best volume.
• Use cold KitKats to make cleaner crumbs.
• Can sub caramel and chocolate sauces with store-bought for convenience.
• Recipe can be made as one large dessert pie instead of cups.