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Gigantic Peanut Butter Cup Tart

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Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
23 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
1 tart

REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups may be a fan favorite, but this Gigantic Peanut Butter Cup Tart recipe takes them to next-level proportions! This delectable tart combines the crunch of a chocolate sandwich cookie crust, the creaminess of a peanut butter cheesecake and the sweetness of REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups. Big parties call for big-flavored desserts, and this no-bake gigantic peanut butter cup tart recipe will have your party guests asking for a second slice.

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Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
23 minutes
Chill Time
3 hours 40 minutes

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Ingredients

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Directions

Equipment Needed 
food processor Food Processor
bowl Bowl
 9-inch tart pan 9-Inch Tart Pan
refrigerator Refrigerator
microwave-safe bowl Microwave-safe Bowl
microwave Microwave
mixer Mixer
cutting board Cutting Board
1

Place cookies in food processor. Cover; process until crumbs form. Mix crumbs and butter in medium bowl. Press mixture firmly onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch tart pan. Refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes).

2

Remove wrappers from 20 peanut butter cups. Chop; set aside.

3

Place peanut butter chips and water in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.

4

Beat cream cheese in large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in peanut butter chip mixture; set aside.

5

Beat heavy cream in separate bowl until stiff. Fold one fourth of the whipped cream into peanut butter mixture to lighten; fold in remaining cream until blended. Gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups. Spoon mixture into prepared cookie crust. Cover; refrigerate until set (about 3 hours).

6

Remove wrappers from remaining peanut butter cups; cut into halves. Set aside.

7

Remove wrappers from chocolates. Place in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolates are melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle over surface of tart. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with reserved peanut butter cup halves. Cover; refrigerate leftovers.

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