Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

Not for the weak of heart, this chocolate and peanut butter torte is a peanut-butter lover's dream. Keep the ice-cold milk nearby! Recipe source: Slightly adapted from Annie's Eats

Ingredients

• For crust:
• 1 package (approximately 36) Oreo Cookies, finely crushed
• 6 teaspoons melted butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• For filling:
• 2 cups heavy/whipping cream
• 1 and ½ cups powdered/confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 and ½ cups peanut butter
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• ½ cup peanut butter chips (or chocolate chips)
• For topping:
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Chopped peanuts, or chopped peanut butter cups, for garnish

Instructions
Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).
2. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and set aside.
3. Finely process Oreo Cookies using a food processor or by hand with a rolling pin.

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