Best 9 Chocolate Peanut Torte Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our Chocolate Peanut Torte, a masterpiece that harmonizes the richness of chocolate and the nutty crunch of peanuts. This delectable treat features three layers of moist chocolate cake, each complemented by a layer of creamy peanut butter frosting. The decadent combination is then enveloped in a luscious chocolate ganache, creating an irresistible experience for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts alike.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, we present our Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte, a symphony of rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors without compromising texture. This divine creation boasts a moist and dense chocolate base, layered with a creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a velvety chocolate ganache. The symphony of textures and flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Chocolate and peanut butter aficionados will delight in our Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake, an explosion of flavors that combines the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter in a unique and delightful way. This moist chocolate cake is studded with peanut butter cups and drenched in a creamy peanut butter sauce, creating a decadent dessert that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

For those seeking a no-bake option, our Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake offers a delightful twist on the classic cheesecake. This creamy and decadent dessert features a peanut butter cookie crust, a rich chocolate cheesecake filling, and a luscious peanut butter ganache topping. The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible.

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

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.

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM TORTE



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What's not to love about peanut butter, chocolate, ice cream and Oreo cookies? This fancy peanut butter cup ice cream is a cinch to put together. Peanut butter ice cream cake is great to have on hand for unexpected guests this summer! -Dana Southwick, Manton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 Oreo cookies
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 quart peanut butter ice cream with peanut butter cup pieces, softened
TOPPING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped miniature peanut butter cups

Steps:

  • Place cookies in a food processor. Cover and pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan; cover and freeze for at least 15 minutes., Spread chocolate ice cream into crust; cover and freeze until firm. Spread peanut butter over chocolate layer and top with peanut butter ice cream. Cover and freeze until firm., Place chocolate chips in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Spread over top of dessert. Immediately sprinkle with peanut butter cups. Cover and freeze for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RIBBON TORTE



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Slightly adapted recipe from the National Honey Board - this decadent dessert is easy to whip together - layering chocolate ice cream, peanut butter parfait and rich, dark chocolate sauce.

Provided by cUte Kitty pUnk

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 3h20m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups honey, divided
1 cup heavy cream, divided
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers
1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
1 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • To prepare chocolate sauce: in a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup cream, cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, over medium heat, until mixture is well blended and smooth. Set aside; cool to room temperature.
  • Using a 9-inch springform pan: place parchment paper at bottom and spread a thin layer of honey around inside pan with spatula. Now the lady fingers will stick to the side. Gently press lady fingers, curved side facing out, upright around sides of springform pan. Pack ice cream in even layer into bottom of pan; freeze while preparing peanut butter mixture.
  • In medium bowl, mix peanut butter, cream cheese, remaining 2/3 cup honey and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended. Whip remaining 1/2 cup cream until soft peaks form; fold into peanut butter mixture. Spread peanut butter mixture over chocolate ice cream layer in pan. Top evenly with cooled chocolate sauce. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, or until firm, before serving.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TORTE



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Make and share this Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PumpKIM

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, melted
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter cups, chopped
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • Grease two 8 inch circular pans and line with parchment.
  • In a bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa and stir until cocoa has dissolved.
  • Add sugar and stire until well-combined.
  • Add eggs and continue to mix well.
  • Fold in vanilla, flour and salt.
  • Fold in chopped Reese's peanut butter cups.
  • Divide between the pans and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and remove from pan.
  • Spread 1/4 cup peanut butter over one layer and top with the second layer.
  • Melt the chocolate and drizzle over the cake.

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT TORTE



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This cake is so rich, you'd never guess it was lower in fat and sugar than other desserts. The smooth peanut butter layers and fudgy topping make it a hit with my family. -Crystal Christopher of Hustonville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup sugar blend
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
CREAMY PEANUT FILLING:
1-3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cold fat-free milk, divided
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
TOPPING:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Coat two 9-in. round baking pans with cooking spray; line with waxed paper. Coat the paper with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the milk, egg substitute, oil and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes. Stir in water. Pour into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. , In a large bowl, whisk 1-3/4 cups milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a small saucepan over low heat, stir peanut butter and remaining milk until smooth. Fold into pudding. , Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread half of filling over cake layer; top with second layer and remaining filling. Chill for 1 hour or until serving., For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Cool until spreadable. Spread frosting over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER TORTE BY ROSE



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Just playing around with chocolate and peanut butter and here it is. Enjoy

Provided by Rose Rauhauser

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 16.5 oz. pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
1/4 c sugar
1 extra large egg
1 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 c chopped honey-roasted peanuts
1 c butterscotch chips
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c chocolate flavored syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Crust: Preheat oven 350. In an ungreased 9 or 10 inch springform pan, break up the cookie dough. Press into bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool.
  • 2. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar and egg, beat until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanuts. Pour over cooled crust spread evenly. In a microwavable bowl, microwave butterschotch chips 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 40 minutes longer or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool in pan. Cool 1 hour refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. I drizzle with chocolate syrup and a little on the dessert plate. Enjoy

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TRUFFLED TORTE



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I baked this one for the San Diego county Fair...Make sure you have the milk on stand by!

Provided by Melissa Baldan

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box ghirardelli ultimate fudge brownie mix
1/2 c smooth peanut butter
1/2 c smooth peanut butter
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 c melted chocolate chips, semi sweet
chocolate curls

Steps:

  • 1. prepare brownie mix according to package. add 1/2 cup peanut butter. Pour batter into a greased pie pan and bake per package directions. remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • 2. While torte is cooling mix together 1/2 cup peanut butter and vegetable oil. Once torte is cool spread PB mixture over entire torte.
  • 3. Add fudge topping from the box over the peanut butter.
  • 4. Around the edges create a nice pattern with the melted chocolate using a piping bag. Add chocolate curls to center.
  • 5. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Prepare your ingredients and equipment in advance. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need before you start baking.
  • Use high-quality chocolate. The quality of your chocolate will directly impact the taste of your torte, so be sure to use the best chocolate you can find.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense torte. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the torte in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the torte bakes evenly.
  • Let the torte cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the torte. This will help prevent the torte from crumbling.

Conclusion:

The chocolate peanut torte is a rich, decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting, and chocolate ganache, this torte is sure to impress your friends and family. Follow the tips above to make sure your torte turns out perfect.

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