Best 9 Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffled Torte Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffled Torte, a masterpiece that harmonizes the richness of chocolate with the velvety smoothness of peanut butter. This extraordinary dessert features a moist chocolate cake base, layered with a luscious peanut butter truffle filling, and enrobed in a decadent chocolate ganache. Each bite is an explosion of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven. Accompanying this exceptional torte are three equally enticing recipes: a classic Chocolate Truffle Torte, a luscious Chocolate Mousse Torte, and an irresistible Chocolate Ganache Torte. These exquisite creations offer a range of chocolate experiences, from the intense depth of the truffle torte to the light and airy texture of the mousse torte and the velvety smoothness of the ganache torte. Prepare to embark on a delightful journey through the world of chocolate decadence.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

TRUFFLE TORTE



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The biggest sweet tooths are satisfied with just a small slice of this rich, decadent torte. A white-chocolate pattern on top gives it an elegant finish.-Mary Choate, Spring Hill, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup ground pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
DECORATION:
2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan with parchment; grease paper., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix pecans and flour., In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy; gradually add sugar, beating 4-5 minutes or until mixture triples in volume. Gradually beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Fold in pecan mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan; remove rim from pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack; carefully remove pan bottom and parchment. Cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. Refrigerate until mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes., Place cake on a serving plate. Pour ganache over cake and quickly spread to edges., Fill a food-safe plastic bag with melted white chocolate; cut a small hole in one corner of bag. Pipe thin horizontal lines 1 in. apart over ganache. Use a sharp knife to draw right angles across the piped lines. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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!

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 TRUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield about 40 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups softened confectioners' sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Possible truffle accompaniments:
Crushed chocolate wafer cookies
A variety of crushed nuts, such as peanuts or pistachios
Miniature chocolate chips
Colored sprinkles
Confectioners' sugar
Crushed candy-coated peanut butter candies
Desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt with an electric mixer until well combined. Roll rounded teaspoons of the mixture into round balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roll the peanut butter balls in any or all of the possible truffle accompaniments. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes. These truffles are best served very chilled.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 30 to 50

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup heavy cream (preferably not ultra pasteurized)
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter (commercially prepared)
24 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
'Goobers' for truffle center, optional
1/2 cup Dutch processed unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 to 1 cup finely ground cocktail peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare chocolate peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a mediummesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight). To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle). To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

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 BUTTER TRUFFLES



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Bring a smile to every person's face when you make them these Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles. With meltingly delicious flavor, these Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles get their sweet creaminess from COOL WHIP. Add them to a holiday care package or party favor bag.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 doz. or 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Scoop peanut butter mixture with melon baller or teaspoon, then shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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 :

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling for ingredients while you're in the middle of baking.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your torte. Use the best chocolate, peanut butter, and other ingredients you can find.
  • Temper the Chocolate: Tempering the chocolate will help it set properly and give it a smooth, glossy finish. If you don't temper the chocolate, it may seize up and become grainy.
  • Chill the Torte: Chilling the torte before serving will help it set and make it easier to slice.
  • Decorate with Fresh Berries or Chocolate Shavings: Fresh berries or chocolate shavings will add a touch of elegance to your torte.

Conclusion:

This peanut butter chocolate truffled torte is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy peanut butter filling, and delicate truffle center, this torte is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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