Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of a Peanut Butter Cup Tart. This no-bake dessert features a decadent chocolate cookie crust filled with a luscious peanut butter cream, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this tart is a delightful treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped mini peanut butter cups for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press the mixture into a tart pan. Chill the crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip cream separately and fold into the peanut butter mixture. Spread filling into crust and chill.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat heavy cream, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Pour over filling and refrigerate until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped mini peanut butter cups before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the ganache before it sets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
