PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TART

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Anyone who loves peanut butter cups will be in heaven when they take a bite of this rich, sensational tart. While it looks spectacular, it is very easy to put together. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

In a food processor, place the wafers, peanut butter chips and sugar; cover and process until finely crushed. Stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., For filling, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour into crust. Refrigerate while making ganache., Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream, sugar and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until melted and smooth. Pour over filling. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.