CINNAMON-CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER TART

Cinnamon-Caramel Peanut Butter Tart image

Peanut butter and cinnamon create a unique, upscale flavor combination. This rich and creamy creation is one of my daughter's favorites. Keep copies of the recipe handy-everyone wants it. -Mary Hawkes, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups crushed peanut butter-filled sandwich cookies (about 27 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2/3 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
Sweetened whipped cream and chopped peanuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt peanut butter chips and peanut butter with caramel topping and cinnamon; stir until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to lukewarm (90°), about 25-30 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold a third of the whipped cream into peanut butter mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream; spread over crust. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight., Serve with sweetened whipped cream; sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.