Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Torte

By TrayH

Cut a blissful slice of smooth, creamy decadence with the rich flavor of peanut butter blended with cream cheese and drizzled with melted mocha topping.

Ingredients

• For the Crust:
• 1 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
• 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped peanuts
• For Filling:
• 2 cup(s) creamy peanut butter
• 2 pkg. (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cup(s) sugar
• 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream, whipped
• For the Chocolate Topping:
• 4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. brewed coffee
• Chopped peanuts, optional

Details

Adapted from www3.samsclub.com

Preparation

Step 1

* For the Crust:

* Combine all crust ingredients.

* Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.

* Chill.

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* 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.

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* 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.