Chocolate peanut butter torte

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham cracker crumbs
¼cupBrown sugar -- firmly
Packed
¼cupUnsalted butter -- melted
2cupsCreamy peanut butter
2cupsSugar
2packsCream cheese-8 oz
2tablespoonsButter -- melted
1teaspoonVanilla extract
cupHeavy cream -- whipped
¾cupSemisweet chocolate chips
3tablespoonsButter
¼cupSour cream
½teaspoonVanilla
cupPowdered sugar -- sifted

Directions

Combine crumbs, brown sugar, and butter. Press into a 9 inch springform pan. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon mixture into crust. Refrigerate 6 hours. Melt together chocolate and butter on low heat, in top of double boiler, or in microwave. Cool about 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.

Gradually add powdered sugar, beating by hand till smooth and of spreading consistency. Spread over filling. Chill until firm.

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