Made the Peanut Butter Cup Torte And...

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences with making and enjoying the Peanut Butter Cup Torte. Many express enthusiasm for the dessert, discussing its taste, preparation, and variations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes the torte as their new favorite dessert and expresses excitement about making it for shows.
  • Another participant mentions the availability of peanut butter cups on sale during Halloween as a good opportunity to purchase ingredients.
  • Several users express love for the dessert, acknowledging its richness and indulgence.
  • One participant asks for suggestions on making the torte without a torte pan, sharing a negative experience with a different pan.
  • Another participant suggests cutting out a well in each layer of cake as an alternative method.
  • One participant shares that the torte is their most requested recipe this season, noting a trend towards chocolate desserts.
  • Several participants mention the richness of the dessert and the need for accompaniments like milk when serving.
  • One participant shares a positive experience making the torte for a bake sale, noting its popularity.
  • Another participant discusses making the torte for a family dinner and mentions a minor issue with overcooking the brownies.
  • Some participants discuss the possibility of making substitutions for peanut butter due to allergies, suggesting alternatives like caramel or different types of chocolate.
  • One participant expresses jealousy about not being able to try the dessert due to a child's peanut allergy.
  • Several users share ideas for creative substitutes for the peanut butter cups, including various types of chocolate and candies.
  • Some participants note that their torte turned out dry, attributing it to overcooking the brownies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the dessert's popularity and richness, but there are differing opinions on preparation methods and experiences with texture, with some noting dryness.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and variations in making the torte, reflecting a range of cooking skills and preferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for dessert ideas for shows or events, as well as those interested in creative adaptations for dietary restrictions.

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... it was AMAZING!!!
My new very very favorite dessert. I'm making it for a show on Sat., and I am totally and completley in love with it. I'll have to convince more hosts to let me do it at their shows.

mmmmm.......
 
Now is a great time to buy PB Cups. Halloween candy is on sale everywhere. Or, get to the store early on November 1, and maybe you'll get them even cheaper.
 
I LOVE THIS DESSERT! But dang I know it's fattening! But I love it!:blushing::rolleyes:
 
any suggestions for making it without the torte pan? I know you really need that well or it doesn't turn out right. Someone brought it to our cluster meeting and it turned out an absolute mess. She used regular cake pans.
 
You could just cut out a well in each layer of the cake. Then you get to eat the part you cut out. Yummm!
 
I totally agree about this recipe. I'm offering it plus three other recipes this season and it's my most requested one so far. It's seem chocolate is the way to go, last season it was the strawberry velvet chocolate cake.
 
I'm doing it at a show tomorrow for the first time (I tried it out at home first) it's SOOO rich-we couldn't eat a whole slice! Do you cut it into squares? I told the host to have lots of milk on hand! LOL
 
I made it for a bake sale fundraiser my son's class had, we put $20.00 on it and it was the first thing to go. Mine stuck just little, but it was very pretty and it is really rich, I made an extra one for us:blushing: and you are right about having plenty of milk to go with it.
 
I made it at home once.. family loved it..
I have 3 parties this month and they want it...
I'll make it again tonight to "practice" :)
 
colegrovet said:
I made it at home once.. family loved it..
I have 3 parties this month and they want it...
I'll make it again tonight to "practice" :)
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Which cookbook is this one in? Chococolate... Peanutbutter... too rich to eat the entire slice.... how can I not try this one? Do you think because of that, I might not devour half the cake myself? I just lost 10 pounds (thanks to WW and not baking)...
 
it's the Choc. PB Cup Torte from the new Fall SB, and it's sooooo good!
 
Made this last night for all-family dinner and they all loved it. I was impressed by how easy it was to make. I did overcook the brownies by a few minutes. I noticed afterwards as I was slicing it that the edges were a little hard. Other than that it was great!!
 
The recipe says serve immediately. Could I make this tonight. (yeah....I know it's already getting late!) to take to a church dinner tomorrow evening? Would it need to be refrigerated overnight...doesn't seem to have anything perishible.
 
I wouldn't put it in the frig. It's quite quick to put together if you have time to let it bake while you're doing other things.
 
It doesn't need to be refrigerated - I had one that lasted a week before it was gone here, and it was fine (covered, of course). The "serve immediately" is because it's best a little warm, so that the PB cups are a little gooey and the marshmallows poof up a little. If you make it ahead, microwave the individual pieces for a few seconds at serving time.
 
Yummy dessert!! I made this for my show on friday night. They loved it. My granddaughter was there and she said Mimi did you see the looks on their faces when they took their first bite? I didn't get to see that I was busy. They all want the recipe.
 
Went ahead and made it. We'll see what happens tomorrow night! It looks so yummy! I had to shoo my DH and DS away from it! LOL!
 
I am so jealous! I reallly want to try this, but my 3 year old son is allergic to peanuts so we can't have it in the house! Soooo sad:cry: I'm trying to find an occasion that I can take it to that he won't be there so I can try it!
 
ChefPaulaB said:
I am so jealous! I reallly want to try this, but my 3 year old son is allergic to peanuts so we can't have it in the house! Soooo sad:cry: I'm trying to find an occasion that I can take it to that he won't be there so I can try it!
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I was thinking about this somewhat. I wanted to make this for our weekly bible study group but one of our friends is also allergic to nuts. I am going to try and barnstorm to think of a way to substitue something else for the PB chips and PB cups.

Any suggestions would be muchly appreciated!!

Ooh, ooh! Just had an idea. What about using caramel for the PB chips and Rolos (Chocolate covered Caramels similar in size to the mini PB cups) for the top?
 
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What about caramel? They have caramel (I know I'm spelling this wrong :eek:) chips and then could use rolos..... of course, this would make it similar to the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies. That's all that I can think of... nothing really takes the place of peanut butter! WE love it and miss it!
 
ChefPaulaB said:
What about caramel? They have caramel (I know I'm spelling this wrong :eek:) chips and then could use rolos..... of course, this would make it similar to the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies. That's all that I can think of... nothing really takes the place of peanut butter! WE love it and miss it!
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Ha, I guess I edited my post while you were posting yours!!:D
 
KimoMakano said:
Ha, I guess I edited my post while you were posting yours!!:D
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LOL! We are good! :sing:
 
Here's some inspiration for your creative people. The Hersey's Kisses now come with all kinds of fillings - truffle, caramel, cherry cordial and probably more that I don't know about or can't think of. How about trying that? This weekend I am going to make the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies with the caramel kisses instead of the Rolos. We'll see how it works for me.

And this thought just popped in - how about the Andes Chocolate Mints as a Peanut butter cup substitute??​
 
oooooh those sound good! :love:
 
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LeslieSGI said:
Here's some inspiration for your creative people. The Hersey's Kisses now come with all kinds of fillings - truffle, caramel, cherry cordial and probably more that I don't know about or can't think of. How about trying that? This weekend I am going to make the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies with the caramel kisses instead of the Rolos. We'll see how it works for me.

And this thought just popped in - how about the Andes Chocolate Mints as a Peanut butter cup substitute??​
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OMGOsh- I'll bet it's AMAZING with Andes mints!!
 
LeslieSGI said:
Here's some inspiration for your creative people. The Hersey's Kisses now come with all kinds of fillings - truffle, caramel, cherry cordial and probably more that I don't know about or can't think of. How about trying that? This weekend I am going to make the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies with the caramel kisses instead of the Rolos. We'll see how it works for me.

And this thought just popped in - how about the Andes Chocolate Mints as a Peanut butter cup substitute??​
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They even have the Kisses with Macademia Nut bits here in Hawaii. Unfortunately that won't work either for my friend, but it does sound good.

If I used the Andes mints for the topping what could I use to substitute for the PC chips with the marshmallows?
 
I think that they have mint flavored chips too... I know that they have mint m&ms.... or maybe just regular choc chips.
 
I did make it as well, but the family thought it was a little dry - did I do something wrong?
 
CindysPChef said:
I did make it as well, but the family thought it was a little dry - did I do something wrong?
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Mine was a little dry also. I am pretty sure that is because I overcooked the brownies a little. Next time I am going to make sure that I watch them closely.
After I put them in the oven I began the marshmallow mixture and the PB cups. Before I realized it they had been in there almost 16 minutes!!
 
CindysPChef said:
I did make it as well, but the family thought it was a little dry - did I do something wrong?
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The brownies don't take long at all to bake. Also serving it warm helps as well.
 

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What is the Peanut Butter Cup Torte?

The Peanut Butter Cup Torte is a delicious dessert made with layers of chocolate and peanut butter flavors, typically featuring a creamy filling and a crunchy crust. It's a popular recipe among Pampered Chef enthusiasts and is often made using their kitchen tools for ease and efficiency.

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The preparation time for the Peanut Butter Cup Torte is usually around 30 minutes, but you should also account for chilling time, which can take several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.

Can I make the Peanut Butter Cup Torte ahead of time?

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