Tortes / Tortes

Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup finely chopped peanut
Filling:
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
cup heavy whipping cream, stiffly beaten
Chocolate Topping:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons hot coffee
coarsely chopped peanut

Crust: Combine all ingredients. Press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Chill.

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.

Topping, melt chocolate with coffee until smooth. Spread over chilled torte. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.

One serving: (1 piece) Calories: 545 Fat: 38 g Saturated Fat: 16 g Cholesterol: 58 mg Sodium: 278 mg Carbohydrate: 45 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 11 g



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