Chocolate Peanut Torte

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 314 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 263 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 4 cups whipped topping, divided
• 3 cups cold milk
• 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), grated

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, butter and 2/3 cup peanuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping. Spread over crust.

In a another large bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low for 2 minutes. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

Just before serving, carefully spread remaining topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle with grated chocolate and the remaining peanuts.