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Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Torte

Layers of fudgy brownies are slathered with peanut butter buttercream, topped with full-size Reese's cups, and then stacked high.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix I like Betty Crocker Hershey's Original Supreme
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 2 - 2.5 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c. heavy cream
  • 25 snack size Reese's cups 20 whole, 5 chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions for a 9x13 pan. For my brownie mix, I combined the brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg.
  • Spread in a well-greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, prepare peanut butter buttercream.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, and enough powdered sugar to form a thick but spreadable frosting.
  • Whip until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream.
  • Cook and stir until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • To assemble torte, cut the tray of brownies horizontally into 3 large pieces. They will each be approximately 9x4 inches.
  • On a serving platter, carefully lift out and place one of the brownie pieces.
  • Spread about 1 c. peanut butter frosting onto the brownie layer.
  • Arrange 10 whole Reese's cups on top of the peanut butter frosting.
  • Drizzle 1/3 of the ganache over the Reese's cups.
  • Carefully top with a second layer of brownie.
  • Repeat steps - spreading with 1 c. peanut butter frosting, cover with 10 Reese's cups, and drizzle another 1/3 of the ganache over top.
  • Carefully arrange the final layer of brownie.
  • For this final layer, spread it with peanut butter frosting, drizzle it with the remaining ganache, and top it with the chopped Reese's cups for garnish.
  • Refrigerate for about 1 hour to firm the torte before slicing and serving.
  • Store in refrigerator. EAT!!!