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Peanut Butter Chocolate Tart

This rich tart combines a crunchy biscuit crust with a gooey, fudgy filling of melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter. The filling is baked until glossy and crackly on top, then chilled to set into a smooth, sliceable dessert that balances salty, sweet, and nutty flavors with a delightful contrast of textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed biscuits (graham crackers or digestive biscuits) finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional, for added caramel flavor
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter natural, runny
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • a pinch flaky sea salt for garnish

Equipment

  • Tart pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Mix the finely crushed biscuits with melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles damp sand.
  3. Press this crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan, using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden, then let it cool on a rack.
  5. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate with the butter, stirring gently until smooth and glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated and shiny.
  7. Whisk in the heavy cream until the ganache becomes silky and smooth.
  8. Pour the ganache into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake the filled tart at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, until the top is glossy and crackly but the center still jiggles slightly.
  10. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set firm.
  11. Just before serving, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for added flavor contrast.
  12. Slice with a warm knife and enjoy this luscious, salty-sweet peanut butter chocolate tart!