Peanut Butter Lasagna

Peanut Butter Lasagna

Peanut butter is probably one of the most basic staples for most American families, found in kitchens everywhere as commonly as flour, sugar, oil, and salt.

It is essential in a variety of foods, sweet and savory. Peanut butter can be found even in Healthier Steps’ recipes, such as Peanut Butter Pie, Thai Kale Salad with Creamy Peanut Sauce, and Peanut Noodles.

But the most common use of peanut butter is definitely peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

This vegan gluten-free Peanut Butter Lasagna will definitely placate a peanut butter craving. Incorporating peanut butter in multiple layers, with a strawberry jam layer to boot, this no-bake peanut butter lasagna is delicious, but also gorgeous for entertainment.

The Popularity of Peanut Butter and Jelly

I think all of us have had a PB&J sandwich at some point, and may even still eat them. They are the ultimate childhood classic lunch and snack, and the flagship food for the picky eater.

In fact, according to a survey, the average American will have eaten 1,500 PB&J’s before graduating high school. Read more about the history of PB&J’s here, it’s actually quite fascinating.

This combination is a classic for a very good reason. The creamy rich flavor of peanut butter, cut with the tart but sweet berry, all between bread just really hits the spot… for most. 

I’m one of those weirdos who does not like peanut butter sandwiches. Yes, we exist, I’ve met at least one in Target one day;

I was looking for some almond butter and a girl commented to her mother about how much easier life would be if she just liked PB&J sandwiches. I felt so validated! See, I love peanut butter, I definitely love jelly, but… together? Not a fan.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars!

That is, until now. These peanut butter and jelly bars just work so well! I don’t know what it is, and honestly, it could just be a change in the palette, but this was too good. It also helps that it is GORGEOUS.

Something about layered desserts just seems to always impress. It is such an elegant way to make a dessert that doesn’t require any actual decorating.

The hardest part of this recipe is actually the time spent waiting for layers to set when you just want to dig in. Each layer is either quickly blended, processed, or cooked, and this is something you can easily do while cooking other dishes.

The Perfect Vegan Dessert for Entertaining

Because of how deceptively pretty it is, and the fact that you could easily double, triple, quadruple this recipe, it makes a perfect dessert for your party and cookout dessert requirements.

Make this a day or a week before and leave it in your freezer, defrost for 30 minutes outside or 4 hours in the fridge.

Want a treat for your family to be able to have a piece whenever? Double the recipe, put it in a lasagna dish, freeze it, cut into individual pieces that can be defrosted and eaten as needed.

The possibilities are endless! Work parties, Christmas parties, and birthday parties, everyone from toddler up to adulthood will truly enjoy this dish.

How To Make Peanut Butter Lasagna

Are you still completely confused and wondering what this dish is? This dairy-free peanut butter lasagna is made up of a peanut butter graham cracker crust, with peanut butter cheesecake, strawberry jam, and peanut butter layers, and crunchy peanut butter topping to finish it off.

This is the finest dessert for the most devoted peanut butter lover in your life.

I won’t lie, as easy as this recipe is, it is quite time-consuming. But it really does make up for it in ease. Make this peanut butter and jelly lasagna while cooking other dishes to make it feel like it was just thrown together in minutes. 

This lasagna is made up of five parts:

• Peanut Butter Graham Crust – made with these Graham Crackers, melted butter, sugar, and peanut butter.
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake – a similar filling to my Blueberry Cheesecake, but with peanut butter added.
• Strawberry Filling – a quick and easy jelly filling.
• Peanut Butter Layer – a creamy peanut butter layer for purists.
• Crunchy Peanut Butter topping – there’s a lot of creaminess involved here, adding a little crunch is perfect.

Tips For Making Peanut Butter Lasagna

• If you don’t want to make graham crackers, feel free to use your favorite store-bought brand.
• Any berry can be used for the filling, I felt like a strawberry was a classic.
• Don’t have cornstarch? Try tapioca starch, potato starch, or arrowroot. I felt that cornstarch is the most common, easily found in Walmart, etc. but whatever is in your kitchen will work just fine.
• Omit any layer you like. Only like peanut butter? Forget the berries. Not feeling the cheesecake layer? The strawberry and peanut butter is the star, it won’t be missed. Not a crust fan? Are you okay? Is everything good at home? Sorry, it’s fine to leave it out too, I guess…
• It’s also fairly customizable. Like but not love peanut butter? Take it out of the crust and cheesecake filling, and just leave it in the topping. Really love strawberries? Add another cup.

More Vegan Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

• Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
• Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake
• No-Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cheesecake
• Vegan Banana Cream Pie
• Vegan Strawberry Pie

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