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

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

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.