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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

This rich and decadent tart features a crunchy graham cracker crust filled with a silky, chocolate-peanut butter ganache. The final dessert boasts a glossy, firm surface with a creamy interior, perfect for slicing into beautiful wedges and garnishing with toppings. It’s a delightful combination of textures—crisp, smooth, and crunchy—that evokes childhood nostalgia with a sophisticated twist.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter salty and smooth

Equipment

  • Tart pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until well mixed and the mixture holds together when pressed.
  2. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of your tart pan. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to smooth the surface. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and fragrant.
  3. While the crust bakes, melt the chopped dark chocolate with the heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter until the ganache is silky and uniform in color. Let it cool slightly to thicken but remain pourable.
  5. Pour the warm ganache into the pre-baked crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place the tart in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the filling is firm and shiny.
  6. Once set, remove the tart from the fridge. Slice into wedges and serve, optionally garnished with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for extra texture and presentation.