American · serves 2

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

Biscuit base, peanut butter middle, ganache lid. No baking after the base.

45 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 300g oat biscuits
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 100g butter, melted
  • Filling: 55g butter, 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter, 2 tsp vanilla, 150g icing sugar, 3 tbsp milk
  • Ganache: 80ml milk, 200g dark chocolate chips, 2 tsp coconut oil

Method

  1. Crush the biscuits fine, mix with cocoa and melted butter, press firmly into the base and up the sides of a tin.
  2. 180°C for 15 minutes. Cool.
  3. Cream the butter until pale, whisk in both peanut butters and vanilla, then sift in the icing sugar and beat stiff.
  4. Milk a tablespoon at a time until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread over the cooled base.
  6. Warm the milk, pour over the chocolate chips and coconut oil, stir smooth, and pour over.
  7. Chill until set.

Questions people ask about Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

How long does Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of chocolate in Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart?

Use cocoa powder plus butter, roughly 3 tbsp cocoa and 1 tbsp butter per 30g chocolate.

Can I make Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

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