Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Step2
   In a food processor, combine crushed crackers, peanuts and granulated sugar. Cover and pulse to form fine crumbs. Add melted butter; cover and pulse to combine. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
3. Step3
   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is light brown. Cool on a wire rack.
4. Step4
   For ganache, place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring heavy whipping cream just to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; pour over chocolate in bowl (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool on a wire rack.
5. Step5
   For filling, place peanut butter and cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until smooth. Add cream; continue beating until smooth.
6. Step6
   Add filling to crust, spreading evenly. Spread ganache over top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
7. Step7
   Just before serving, sprinkle additional peanuts and pipe small mound of Marshmallow Creme Blossoms on top. Use a torch to lightly toast blossoms. To serve, cut tart into wedges.
8. Step8
   Marshmallow Creme Blossoms: In a 2-quart top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup Hy-Vee granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 egg white and 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar. Place top pan over simmering water. Cook, beating constantly with an electric mixer on high for 10 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees. Remove top pan from heat; add 1/3 cup marshmallow creme and 1/2 teaspoon Hy-Vee vanilla extract. Beat about 1 minute more or until mixture is fluffy and holds soft peaks. Spoon into pastry bag fitted with plain pastry tip.