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Peanut Butter Cheese Torte

Name: Peanut Butter Cheese Torte
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 14-16 servings
Ingredients: CRUST:; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts; FILLING:; 2 cups creamy peanut butter; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped; CHOCOLATE TOPPING:; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brewed coffee; Chopped peanuts, optional

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruth Blair, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 12, 2022

This dessert has long been a favorite with my family. I especially like the fact that it requires no baking—and who doesn’t melt for the combination of peanut butter and chocolate? —Ruth Blair, Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Yield:14-16 servings

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Ingredients

crust:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts

filling:

2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

chocolate topping:

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brewed coffee
Chopped peanuts, optional

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Directions

1
Combine all crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Chill.

2
For filling, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Gently spoon into crust; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
3
For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate with coffee until smooth. Spread over chilled torte. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.