Peanut Butter Tart
This peanut butter tart is a perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers. The combination of creamy peanut butter filling and crunchy chocolate crust makes it irresistible. This recipe is also super easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 200g chocolate cookies
- 100g butter
- 200g peanut butter
- 100g cream cheese
- 100g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g chopped peanuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C.
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Crush the chocolate cookies in a food processor until they become fine crumbs. Melt the butter in a saucepan and mix with the cookie crumbs. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
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Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the filling.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until set. Serve chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Variations
Vegan Peanut Butter Tart
To make a vegan version of this peanut butter tart, use vegan chocolate cookies and vegan butter for the crust. For the filling, replace the cream cheese and heavy cream with vegan cream cheese and coconut cream. Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of powdered sugar.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart
For a chocolate peanut butter tart, add 50g of cocoa powder to the crust mixture. For the filling, add 50g of melted dark chocolate to the peanut butter mixture.
Nutella Peanut Butter Tart
For a Nutella peanut butter tart, replace half of the peanut butter with Nutella. You can also swirl some Nutella on top of the filling before sprinkling chopped peanuts.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Tart
To make a gluten-free version of this tart, use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.
This peanut butter tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is simply irresistible. Try it out and let us know how it turns out!
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FAQ
1. Can I use a different type of nut butter instead of peanut butter?
Yes, you can use any type of nut butter that you like. Almond butter, cashew butter or hazelnut butter work well.
2. Can I use a different type of crust instead of a graham cracker crust?
Yes, you can use any type of crust that you like. A chocolate cookie crust or a vanilla wafer crust would work well.
3. Can I make this tart ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this tart ahead of time. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
4. Can I freeze this tart?
Yes, you can freeze this tart. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month.
5. Can I use a different type of chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate?
Yes, you can use any type of chocolate that you like. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate would work well.
6. Can I use a different type of sugar instead of granulated sugar?
Yes, you can use any type of sugar that you like. Brown sugar or coconut sugar would work well.
7. Can I use a different type of milk instead of whole milk?
Yes, you can use any type of milk that you like. Skim milk, 2% milk or almond milk would work well.
8. Can I add toppings to this tart?
Yes, you can add any toppings that you like. Chopped peanuts, whipped cream or chocolate shavings would work well.
9. How long does it take to make this tart?
It takes about 20 minutes to prepare the filling and about 10 minutes to assemble the tart. The tart then needs to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
10. How many servings does this tart make?
This tart makes 8 servings.
