Peanut Butter Cheese Torte Recipe

Ingredients

CRUST:1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup finely chopped peanutsFILLING:2 cups creamy peanut butter2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cups sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whippedCHOCOLATE TOPPING:4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brewed coffeeChopped peanuts, optional

Preparation

Combine all crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Chill.

For filling, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Gently spoon into crust; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate with coffee until smooth. Spread over chilled torte. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.