Best 8 Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Torte By Rose Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Torte, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary dessert combines the richness of chocolate with the nutty goodness of peanut butter, creating a harmonious balance that is simply irresistible. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this masterpiece, exploring the unique flavor profiles of each recipe variation. From the classic Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Torte to its sensational variations, including the gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan versions, this article offers a tantalizing array of options to cater to diverse dietary preferences and allergies. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of chocolatey-peanut butter bliss as we delve into the culinary artistry of this exceptional torte.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER AND TORTILLA CHIP CHOW



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We take the late-night favorite snack to another level by using tortilla chips in place of corn ones. It's impossible not to go back for seconds.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield about 11 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup peanut butter
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 cups corn tortilla chips
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, cocoa powder and salt in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Put the tortilla chips in a large bowl, pour in the melted chocolate mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then transfer to a large brown paper bag or resealable plastic bag. Add the confectioners' sugar, tightly seal the bag and toss to coat well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE CHIP-PEANUT BUTTER TORTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate chip cookies (from 5-lb 4-oz container)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In ungreased 10- or 9-inch springform pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar and egg until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the peanuts. Pour over cooled crust; spread evenly.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butterscotch chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring twice, until melted and smooth. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Drizzle over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until edge is set but center is still slightly jiggly. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pan to loosen torte; carefully remove side of pan. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • To serve, cut torte into wedges. Drizzle 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup onto each dessert plate. Place wedges over syrup. Store in refrigerator.
  • Using miniature chocolate chips makes it easier to distribute the chips evenly; it also makes the dessert easier to cut.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TORTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, melted, plus more for pan
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped peanut butter cups, about 8 pieces (recommended: Reese's)
1/4 cup peanut butter, plus 2 tablespoons, heated in microwave at 10 second intervals for easy spreading
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter 2 (8-inch) circular pans and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine the 1 cup melted butter and cocoa and stir until the cocoa is dissolved.
  • Add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, and mix well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix until incorporated. Stir in the vanilla, flour and salt and combine until the flour is no longer visible. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups and divide the mixture between the pans. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Run a knife around the edge of each pan and turn out onto a work surface.
  • Put 1 cake layer on a cake plate or a round platter. Spread the 1/4 cup of peanut butter over the first layer and top with the second layer. In a bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, the confectioners' sugar and water until a glaze forms. Add more water, if needed, to achieve desired glaze consistency. Pour the glaze on top of the torte, spreading it out with a small knife allowing it to drip over the sides. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler and drizzle over the glaze. Cut into slices and serve.

BLUE-RIBBON PEANUT BUTTER TORTE



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Carol Wilson of Ancho, New Mexico claimed Grand Prize in the Taste of Home Recipe Box Contest with this impressive three-layer cake. Open to cooks nationwide, this "Blue-Ribbon Dessert" competition was sponsored by Taste of Home Cooking School.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
CHOCOLATE FILLING:
2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely chopped
1/3 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla., Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour into prepared pans (pans will have a shallow fill)., Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For filling, in a large heavy saucepan, bring cream and brown sugar to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and peanut butter until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; chill until mixture achieves spreading consistency. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, beat cream and remaining confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture., Spread filling between layers. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with chopped candy bars and peanuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE PEANUT TORTE



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A crust of vanilla wafer crumbs and crushed peanuts provides this cool and creamy dessert with an extra tasty base. It's almost guaranteed that I'll bring home an empty pan when I take it to a potluck. -Ardyce Piehl, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TORTE



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Categories     Cake     Microwave     Mixer     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Peanut     Fall     Party     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 prebaked pie shell
2 large eggs, at room temperature
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/4 cup lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, yolks, and sugar with electric mixer on medium-high speed until it ribbons, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a microwavable bowl, melt peanut butter, butter, and chocolate on high 1 minute. Stir and repeat until mixture is smooth. Cool.
  • In three additions, fold egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Pour into a prepared pie shell. Sprinkle peanuts over top of pie. Bake 12 minutes. Surface will be soft and somewhat liquid in the center. Allow to cool for 30 minutes and serve. Filling will be slightly runny and ooze out of the pie wedge.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESE TORTE



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This dessert has long been a favorite with my family. I especially like the fact that it requires no baking-and who doesn't melt for the combination of peanut butter and chocolate? -Ruth Blair, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
FILLING:
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brewed coffee
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Chill. , For 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. , For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate with coffee until smooth. Spread over chilled torte. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT TORTE



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A 2-layer chocolate cake filled with creamy peanut butter layers and fudge topping. This is an impressive, yet relatively easy dessert.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 3/4 cups nonfat milk, cold
2 tablespoons nonfat milk, cold
1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons nonfat milk

Steps:

  • Line two 9-inch round baking pans with wax paper and coat with nonstick spray. Dust with flour, set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • In another bowl combine milk, egg, oil and vanilla; add to dry mixture. Beat 2 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling water. Pour into pans. Bake at 350 degrees 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans, then move to wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the filling, whisk 1 3/4 cups milk and pudding mix for 2 mintues.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, stir peanut butter and remaining milk until smooth. Fold into pudding. Chill 1 hour.
  • For topping, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugar and milk. Cool until spreadable and spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 6.7, Sodium 326.8, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 22.8, Protein 4.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your torte. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao content and has a smooth, rich flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the torte tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much.
  • Bake the torte until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Overbaking the torte will make it dry and crumbly.
  • Let the torte cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This chocolate chip peanut butter torte is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this chocolate chip peanut butter torte a try.

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