Bailey's Chocolate Peanut Crunch Bar Cake Recipe

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   Make the lowfat milk chocolate layer: Line an 8 inche square pan with plastic wrap leaving an overhang.

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   In a metal bowl, set over a pan of barely simmering water, heat chocolate and whisk till smooth.

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   In another bowl with an electric mixer beat peanut butter with Baileys till smooth.

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   Add in the chocolate and the cookies and mix till blended well.

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   Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerateabout two hrs or possibly till hard.

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   Make the bittersweet layer: In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water heat the chocolate and whisk till smooth.

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   Cold till tepid.

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   In a bowl with an electric mixer, whip cream to soft peaks.

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    Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mix and then mix in the remainder.

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    Pour mix over the hard chilled lowfat milk chocolate layer.

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    Spread with a spatula till smooth and bang on work surface to eliminate air bubbles.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigeratefor 4 to 6 hrs or possibly till hard.

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    (This can be prepared several days ahead.)

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    To serve: Remove from refrigerator at least one hour before serving.

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    Lift dessert out of the pan.

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    Cut lengthwise into 1-inch strips using a knife dipped in warm water and dry.

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    Then cut each strip in half crosswise to create two 4 x 1 inch bars.

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    Sieve cocoa pwdr over the top of the bars.

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    Place 2 bars on 8 plates, resting 1 edge of 1 bar on top of the second bar.

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    Let sit at room temperature about 1 hour before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.