Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts
Discover the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy with these decadent Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts! Featuring a buttery, handmade tart shell that crisps to golden perfection, these bite-sized delights are filled with a luscious peanut butter cream made from creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of heavy cream. A sprinkle of crushed peanuts adds irresistible crunch, while an optional drizzle of melted chocolate elevates each tart into dessert heaven. Ready in under an hour and perfect for parties or an indulgent treat, these tarts are as easy to make as they are to devour. Make a batch and let their creamy, nutty goodness steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 200 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 50 grams Crushed peanuts (unsalted)
- 50 grams Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 12-cup tart tin or line it with paper cases.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Add the diced cold butter and rub it into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until a dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thick. Using a round cookie cutter slightly larger than the tart tin holes, cut out 12 circles.
Press each circle of dough into the prepared tart tin, trimming any excess from the edges. Prick the bottoms with a fork to prevent puffing.
Bake the tart shells in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely in the tin before removing.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the peanut butter filling into the cooled tart shells, distributing evenly among them.
Top each tart with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for crunch. If desired, melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the tarts for an extra layer of flavor.
Chill the tarts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 243.4 g | 312% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.7 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 935 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.5 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.1 g | ||
| Protein | 86.2 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1965 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
