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Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Tart topped with chocolate drizzle and peanuts.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Tart

A no-bake dessert combining rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors on a crunchy cookie crust, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookies, crushed Can swap with other cookie types if desired.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the peanut butter layer
  • 1 cups creamy peanut butter Natural peanut butter can be used but may alter texture.
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
For the ganache topping
  • 1 cups heavy cream Heat until just boiling.
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a tart pan to form a crust. Refrigerate until firm.
  2. In another bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  3. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chopped semisweet chocolate in a separate bowl and let it sit for about a minute. Stir until the mixture is smooth, then add in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
  4. Carefully pour the ganache over the peanut butter layer in the tart.
  5. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least two hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients. The tart can be stored in the refrigerator for several days or frozen for up to a month.