Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tarts Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 3 tablespoons lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3 tablespoons lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

1
In a small bowl, combine butter and peanut butter. In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder; cover and process until blended. Add butter mixture; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2
While processing, gradually add water and vanilla just until moist crumbs form. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of six ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Place on a
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over the bottoms of crusts. Refrigerate.
5
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread into crusts.
6
For topping, in a microwave, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over tarts. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and peanuts over tops. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tarts

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