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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

This rich and indulgent tart features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a smooth layer of peanut butter and topped with glossy melted chocolate. Its final texture is a perfect balance of crisp crust, creamy filling, and velvety chocolate, creating a nostalgic dessert with a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth richness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • 100 g butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar optional, for crust
  • 200 g semi-sweet chocolate chopped or in chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter additional, for melting chocolate
  • 150 g natural peanut butter smooth or chunky
  • a pinch sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • 23cm (9-inch) tart pan
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Place graham crackers into a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. This creates a buttery, crunchy base for your tart.
  2. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix with melted butter and a pinch of sugar if using. Stir until well combined and the mixture looks like wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 23cm (9-inch) tart pan, making sure it’s compacted and smooth.
  4. Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Meanwhile, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
  6. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over the cooled crust, using a spatula to smooth it out evenly.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, gently spreading it with the spatula to create an even, glossy surface.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or chopped peanuts on top for added crunch and flavor contrast. Chill the tart in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate is set and firm.
  9. Once set, use a sharp knife to slice the tart into clean pieces. For neat cuts, warm the knife slightly before slicing.
  10. Serve the tart chilled, perhaps with a glass of milk or coffee, and enjoy the velvety layers of chocolate and peanut butter with each bite.