TRIPLE TREAT TORTE

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A peanutty crust and three deliciously different creamy layers form a tempting treat you'll be proud to prepare and share. I usually draw a crowd when I set out this mouthwatering torte. -Inez Orsburn, De Motte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
FILLING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
TOPPING:
2-3/4 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Grated semisweet chocolate, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly; stir in the peanuts. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the sugar, cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. , For topping, in another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Spread over filling. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate if desired. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.