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Home » Course » Dessert » Pies & Tarts

Peanut Butter Truffle Tart

By: Kita · Published Jul 27, 2012 · Updated: Jul 26, 2012 · This post may contain affiliate links

Please tell me there are some readers out there who are just as excited for the 2012 Summer Olympics as I am? Normally, I am not one to watch sports on TV. Something about the TV just makes it impossible for me to get into it. If I'm there, in person, then I can get into some sports. But something about the Olympics brings out the fanatical sports fan in me. It's not that I know enough to root for a person or team but to see the struggle and effort from every athlete I find absolutely inspiring. I got all wrapped up in Phelps' gold medal collection the last time around and will admit, I do root for USA, as it seems almost unpatriotic not to.

Something about the Olympics just elevates every level of competition and it's hard to not want to cheer for the men and women out there working so hard. I can remember growing up watching the Olympics every time they came on and dreaming of being an amazing athlete some day. That may have not happened, but I cook like a champ and still root for each and every one of them!

Peanut Butter Truffle Tart

from Pillsbury 

Ingredients:

  • 1 16.5 oz Pillsbury® refrigerated peanut butter cookies
  • 6 peanut butter crunchy granola bar, crushed
  • 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup chopped peanuts

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°F.

In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the peanut butter cookie dough with the crushed granola bars. In 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom, use the flat bottom of a glass to press dough in bottom and up side. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown.

Carefully remove the tart from the oven and with the back of spoon, gently press down crust on bottom and sides. Return to oven and bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until deep golden brown. Press down crust again with spoon. Cool 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and whipping cream 1 minute. Stir; microwave 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent chocolate from burning, until completely melted and smooth. Stir gently to prevent too many air bubble from forming.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter on 1 minute or until melted and creamy; stir.

Spread warm peanut butter in bottom of crust. Pour chocolate mixture over peanut butter mixture. Sprinkle peanuts evenly over top. ( I poured more peanut butter on top and ran a toothpick through it). Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time. For easier cutting, let tart stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Now that you are all pumped for the Olympics, and on a sugar high from the tart, I have a bit of other awesome news. I recently started writing for a site called Pro Food Blogger. The goal of Pro Food Blogger is to help new bloggers and veteran bloggers elevate their skills and take their hobby to the next level. My first post included tips on having your photos accepted on food p*rn sites and my next one will be about Pinterest. Articles will include everything from useful applications for your website, technical help, photography, equipment and much more. If it sounds like it would be up your ally, check it out.

 

 

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  1. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    July 27, 2012 at 7:48 am

    1) I'm super excited for the olympics... I love watching gymnastics!
    2) OMG this tart!

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  2. Belinda @zomppa says

    July 27, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I gotta admit - I LOVE watching the Olympics too!! This pie is gorgeous! I am always stunned by your works of art. This is medal winner.

    Reply
  3. RavieNomNoms says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Oh man, that looks delicious. I cannot resist peanut butter! It is a sickness!

    Reply
  4. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:29 am

    i love watching the Olympics! I'm really looking forward to the swimming. 🙂 This tart is beautiful, simply gorgeous. ALMOST too good to eat... almost! pb + chocolate make the world a better place, no? 😉

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I do enjoy the Olympics but I've never been truly sucked into them. I also tend to like the winter Olympics. But I'll watch just about anything to get my hands on this tart

    Reply
  6. Lynna says

    July 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    I get excited too!! I don`t even watch sports on tv (except for the occasionally basketball game)!

    But when the Olympics are on...? I watch and get so competitive. LOL

    And this tart looks amazing! I do love me some peanut butter!

    Reply
  7. Julie @ Table for Two says

    July 28, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    to be honest, i'm not a huge fan of summer olympics, i love the winter olympics much more, but doesn't stop me from surfing over to the channels 🙂 this pb truffle tart looks so flipping good!!

    Reply
  8. Ann Mah says

    July 29, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I loved the wacky opening ceremony, though it would have been greatly enhanced by a slice of this gorgeous tart!

    Reply
  9. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    July 29, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    This looks so fabulous! Gotta love a peanut butter tart!

    Reply
  10. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    July 29, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I always cry when somebody wins at the Olympics. It doesn't matter who. The tears are there just brimming. I can only imagine how proud they must feel.

    Reply
  11. amanda @ fake ginger says

    July 29, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    That is the most fun crust recipe I've ever seen!

    My kids aren't allowing me to watch too much of the Olympics. 🙁

    Reply
  12. Suzanne says

    July 30, 2012 at 12:07 am

    I love this, simply delicious looking. My family would love it!

    Reply
  13. Tes says

    July 30, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Wow, it looks super good 🙂

    Reply
  14. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    July 30, 2012 at 10:21 am

    So pretty! And I have a love for the olympics... always have. Now my mission is to convert hubs into loving them too lol

    Reply
  15. megan @ whatmegansmaking says

    July 30, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    This is so pretty and looks incredible! I haven't seen too much olympics, but I am excited about it 🙂

    Reply

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