Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffled Torte Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TRUFFLED TORTE

Steps:

• 1. prepare brownie mix according to package. add 1/2 cup peanut butter. Pour batter into a greased pie pan and bake per package directions. remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
• 2. While torte is cooling mix together 1/2 cup peanut butter and vegetable oil. Once torte is cool spread PB mixture over entire torte.
• 3. Add fudge topping from the box over the peanut butter.
• 4. Around the edges create a nice pattern with the melted chocolate using a piping bag. Add chocolate curls to center.
• 5. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• To prepare chocolate peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a mediummesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight). To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle). To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter 2 (8-inch) circular pans and line with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl combine the 1 cup melted butter and cocoa and stir until the cocoa is dissolved.
• Add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, and mix well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix until incorporated. Stir in the vanilla, flour and salt and combine until the flour is no longer visible. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups and divide the mixture between the pans. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Run a knife around the edge of each pan and turn out onto a work surface.
• Put 1 cake layer on a cake plate or a round platter. Spread the 1/4 cup of peanut butter over the first layer and top with the second layer. In a bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, the confectioners' sugar and water until a glaze forms. Add more water, if needed, to achieve desired glaze consistency. Pour the glaze on top of the torte, spreading it out with a small knife allowing it to drip over the sides. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler and drizzle over the glaze. Cut into slices and serve.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
• Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.
• Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.
• Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.