This no-bake tart combines a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust with a silky, rich peanut butter filling and glossy chocolate ganache topping. The final dessert is a visually appealing, imperfectly beautiful treat with contrasting textures—crunchy, creamy, and velvety—that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a touch of salty goodness.
1 1/2cupsGraham cracker crumbsor crushed digestive biscuits or gluten-free cookies
1/4cupunsalted buttermelted
1/4tspsaltoptional, enhances flavor
1cupcreamy peanut butternatural or organic preferred
1 1/2cupsdark chocolateat least 70%, chopped
1cupheavy creamor coconut cream for dairy-free
Instructions
Start by crushing the graham crackers into fine crumbs using your food processor, or place them in a bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a mixing bowl.
Mix the melted butter and salt into the graham cracker crumbs until evenly combined. The mixture should resemble damp sand.
Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, using the bottom of a glass to compact it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
While the crust cools, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, with small bubbles forming around the edges.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for a minute, then stir gently until the ganache is smooth, glossy, and velvety. Allow it to cool slightly but remain pourable.
Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over the cooled crust, smoothing it out with a spatula for an even base.
Pour the warm ganache carefully over the peanut butter layer, smoothing the top with a spatula. The ganache should spread evenly, covering the entire surface.
Place the tart in the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until the ganache is set and shiny.
Before serving, optionally decorate with chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
This tart captures the joy of imperfect, rustic desserts. The contrasting textures—from crunchy crust to velvety ganache—make every bite satisfying. Let the flavors meld overnight for the best results.