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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

This no-bake tart features a crumbly graham cracker crust layered with rich chocolate ganache and creamy peanut butter filling. The dessert combines contrasting textures—crunchy, gooey, and silky—that come together in a visually appealing and indulgent treat. Perfect for a comforting, honest dessert that’s easy to assemble and satisfying to enjoy.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g graham crackers crushed into fine crumbs
  • 100 g melted butter to bind the crust
  • 150 ml heavy cream for ganache and filling
  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 150 g creamy peanut butter
  • 50 g powdered sugar optional, for sweetness

Equipment

  • Food processor or plastic bag and rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula or spoon
  • 23cm tart pan

Method
 

  1. Place the graham crackers in a food processor or seal them in a plastic bag and crush into fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl.
  2. Pour the melted butter over the cracker crumbs and stir until evenly coated. The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 23cm tart pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom and slightly up the sides. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 150ml of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, with tiny bubbles forming around the edges. Remove from heat.
  5. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy, creating a rich ganache.
  6. Pour the ganache over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Return to the fridge and chill for 30 minutes until the ganache is set and shiny.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter with the powdered sugar and 50ml of heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Warm the peanut butter slightly if needed to make spreading easier.
  8. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the set ganache layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  9. Return the tart to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to meld and the filling to fully set.
  10. When ready to serve, use a hot knife to slice cleanly through the tart, revealing the beautiful layers and contrasting textures. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped peanuts or drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving.